On tonight’s “Idaho Reports,” I join Rocky Barker of the Idaho Statesman, House Speaker Scott Bedke, R-Oakley, and co-hosts Aaron Kunz and Melissa Davlin to discuss the Idaho political developments of the week, from the agreement that’s resolved a significant water call to the upcoming…
Who knew what, when, on the child support enforcement issue that’s prompted a special session of Idaho’s Legislature on Monday? Idaho Public TV reporter Melissa Davlin, after reviewing hundreds of emails sent to and from lawmakers, and interviewing key players, has a rundown here, at…
Sen. Steve Vick, R-Dalton Gardens, will miss Monday’s special session of the Idaho Legislature, so he’s appointed Brent Regan as his substitute. Regan is a former Coeur d’Alene School Board member and the current vice-chairman of the Idaho Freedom Foundation board. In 2013, Regan apologized…
A third House member, Rep. John McCrostie, D-Boise, has announced he’ll forego expense reimbursement for Monday’s special legislative session. McCrostie said on Twitter, “Count me in as #3 to forego any reimbursement, though it is obviously easier to do for a Boise legislator.” I’ve also…
A second state representative has decided to forego expense reimbursement for Monday’s special session of the Legislature, following a call from Rep. Mark Nye, D-Pocatello, saying he’ll do so and urging other lawmakers to as well. “I will, I’m going to follow suit,” said Rep.…
Of course we need the rain, so it’s good. But it seems so odd to look out at Boise and see green, damp and foggy. The National Weather Service forecasts a 90 percent chance of precipitation in Boise today. It’s almost like, well, Oregon…
One Idaho House member says he won’t accept any expense reimbursements for Monday’s special legislative session, and he’s urging others to follow his example. “I plan to waive any reimbursement for the cost of the special session and urge others to do so as well,”…
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