What a week this was! On tonight's “Idaho Reports” on Idaho Public TV, I join host Greg Hahn, Jim Weatherby, and Kevin Richert to discuss the events of the week, which was marked by a huge outpouring of public input to lawmakers on everything from…
Rep. Phil Hart, R-Athol, proposed legislation today to impose a $500 fine on any Idaho state or local government employee who investigates or prosecutes the killing of an endangered wolf or who in any way assists federal authorities with such an arrest or prosecution. That's…
Here's a news item from the Associated Press: POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — A vote held by the faculty at Idaho State University shows a lack of confidence in school president Arthur Vailas. Faculty at the Pocatello-based campus held a no-confidence vote Thursday, and results released…
Two North Idaho legislators say there's nothing wrong with the state law that requires water ski boats to have an observer aboard in addition to the driver - except when the ski boat is in a legal, regulation slalom course. So Reps. George Eskridge, R-Dover,…
The Times-News reports today that local officials are wary of an idea circulating in the Statehouse to help balance the state's budget by grabbing some of the $128.5 million in sales tax revenues that the state sends to cities and counties each year. Though no…
As Idaho State Historical Society Director Janet Gallimore finished her budget presentation to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee this morning, she unveiled a special exhibit: The original painting of Idaho's state seal, painted by Boise artist Emma Edwards. Edwards' painting won a $100 prize and beat…
For those following events in Egypt, here's a link to our latest AP story, which says Hosni Mubarak has resigned as president and handed control to the military today after 29 years in power, bowing to a historic 18-day wave of pro-democracy demonstrations by hundreds…
Here's a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A southern Idaho legislator wants to ease the duties of Idaho Department of Agriculture investigators now stretched thin due to a deluge of complaints of animal neglect. Republican Jim Patrick of Twin Falls…
The Idaho AARP is criticizing backers of the health care "nullification" bill for "playing politics with health care," warning, "The results could be disastrous." The organization warns that 18,000 Idaho seniors who now fall in to the "doughnut hole" on prescription funding could lose big;…
ExxonMobil's plans to send 207 megaloads across U.S. Highway 12 in north-central Idaho have cleared a significant hurdle in Montana, the Lewiston Tribune reports; no permits have yet been granted in Idaho for those loads. Click below to read the Tribune story from reporter Elaine…
Here's a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A Department of Health and Welfare study concludes federal regulations forbid Idaho from requiring drug tests for recipients of Medicaid, food stamps and other big welfare programs. For two small programs where testing…
At the Idaho State Liquor Division, "We've experienced growth in spite of the negative economic environment that we've been operating in," Director Jeff Anderson told legislative budget writers this morning. The division turned over a record $47.2 million in net proceeds to the state in…
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