The Senate has killed legislation proposed by a group of students to try a pilot project of a year of warnings, followed by allowing drivers under age 18 to be cited for seatbelt violations even when they’re not being pulled over for another offense –...
Here’s more from House Speaker Scott Bedke and Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill, who addressed the Idaho Press Club and took questions from reporters today: EDUCATION: Hill said education funding is “without question” the greatest accomplishment of this year’s Legislature. “That’s where the governor put...
After a tempestuous debate today, the House voted 56-13 in favor of HB 516, the abortion ultrasound bill that requires women seeking abortions to be provided with a state-compiled list of providers who will give them free ultrasounds, and told they have a right to…
Megan Blanksma, a farmer from Hammett and current Elmore County Republican chairman, announced today that she’ll run for the seat currently held by Rep. Pete Nielsen, R-Mountain Home, in the May GOP primary. “I am committed to getting out there and doing the work necessary…
The House Judiciary Committee has unanimously endorsed legislation proposed by the Associated Students of the University of Idaho to provide limited immunity from prosecution for minor-in-possession or minor consuming alcohol when the minor involved is seeking emergency medical attention. “I think we need to continue…
The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's ruling voiding a statewide contract for broadband in public schools. Under state law, the Department of Administration is now supposed to seek repayment from the broadband companies for ...
Asked if he’d support Donald Trump for president if he cements his lead in today’s “Super Tuesday” primaries, House Speaker Scott Bedke said, “Well, not tomorrow morning. I will support our party’s nominee.” “Absolutely,” said Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill, R-Rexburg. “Considering the alternatives, that’s…
Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill, R-Rexburg, said his biggest disappointment with this year’s legislative session is, “We’re this late in the session and we really haven’t brought forth legislation to prevent discrimination against the LGBT community as well as (protect) free exercise of religion. I…
House Speaker Scott Bedke and Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill both told the Idaho Press Club today that discussions are continuing on how to address Idaho’s health care “gap” – the 78,000 Idahoans who make too little to qualify for subsidized health insurance through the...
Among new candidates filing for the Legislature so far today is Priscilla Giddings of White Bird, one of the nation’s few female fighter pilots qualified to fly the A-10, a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate who’s been a competitive weightlifter, marathoner and triathlete, and the...
Legislative budget writers set a budget for the Idaho Attorney General’s office this morning that represents a 6.5 percent increase in state general funds, but leaves out Wasden’s request for two additional attorneys, plus one paralegal, to represent the state in risk management cases, following…
When JFAC set the budget for the Idaho State Police this morning, budget writers shifted more than $800,000 in one-time costs for things like a communications console replacement and a district office remodel from the state general fund to the Economic Recovery Reserve Fund, reducing…
The Idaho Air National Guard has announced that more than 500 members of its 124th Fighter Wing, based at Gowen Field, will be deployed to the Middle East this spring and summer as part of the U.S.-led fight against the Islamic State group. The deployment…
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