Another day of news…
Here are links to my full story from today's Spokesman-Review on the introduction yesterday of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe's state-tribal law enforcement bill; my full story on the passage of the "Idaho Health Freedom Act" on a party-line vote in the Idaho House; and my brief here on the latest news on state revenues. Today's big news will include a showdown at the state Land Board at 2 this afternoon on state Superintendent of Schools Tom Luna's proposal to drain $50 million-plus out of the state's school endowment reserves to avoid deeper budget cuts to schools next year; Luna faces deep concerns from his fellow Land Board members about the long-term impact, but it's a balancing act for the five elected officials who serve on the board - all of whom are up for re-election this year.