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Initiative proposes sweeping changes to Idaho’s campaign finance laws
Sweeping changes to Idaho’s campaign finance laws are being proposed in a voter initiative, from strict restrictions on campaign contributions from those holding or seeking big state contracts, to banning pricey lobbyist gifts to lawmakers, cutting contribution limits and doubling penalties for violations. Holli Woodings,…
Bedke endorses Clive Strong for SupCourt, as Strong releases long list of endorsements
House Speaker Scott Bedke strongly endorsed Clive Strong for the Idaho Supreme Court today, joining former Speaker Bruce Newcomb, former state schools Superintendent Jerry Evans and a group of Strong supporters at a press conference on the steps of the Idaho Supreme Court. Bedke said…
Idaho Supreme Court hopefuls face off in forum
The four candidates in a rare contested race for an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court faced off in a two-hour forum this week sponsored by the state bar, and got a chance to highlight their differences and what each would bring to Idaho’s highest court.
Justice candidates: ‘Fair and just,’ ‘Important work’
Here are excerpts from the closing statements of the four candidates for Idaho Supreme Court justice at today’s Idaho State Bar forum: Clive Strong: “This is an important election. … The next justice that’s going to serve on the Supreme Court will be making decisions…
Justice hopefuls on the role of a judge…
Each of the candidates for Idaho Supreme Court was asked how they see the job of being a judge, as they seek a seat on the state’s highest court; here are their answers: Robyn Brody: “It’s the trial court’s job to make a decision, and…
Justice candidates weigh in on diversity on the court
Each of the four candidates running for the Idaho Supreme Court was asked about the fact that the court currently has no woman or person of color among its justices. Here are their answers: Clive Strong: I think diversity is important and is a factor that…
Court candidates talk of their backgrounds, philosophies…
Each of the four candidates for the Idaho Supreme Court is giving a 10-minute opening statement; here’s some of what each had to say: Attorney Robyn Brody of Rupert discussed her background in the law, and said, “The Idaho judiciary is…
Justice Jones: ‘Judicial elections are different kinds of animals’
There are more than 50 people in the audience as the four candidates for Idaho Supreme Court speak today at an Idaho State Bar forum. Outgoing Chief Justice Jim Jones opened the session, saying, “This is a wonderful idea, and I’m glad so many people…
Eye on Boise: First candidate forum for Supreme Court race takes place Tuesday
The first candidate forum for the four rivals facing off to be Idaho’s next Supreme Court justice initially was announced as a face-off between just three of the four, but now all four say they’ll participate.
Idaho Sen. Crapo could chair Senate Banking next year if GOP holds majority – but that’s a big ‘if’
If Republicans maintain control of the Senate next year, Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo could become chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, a panel with broad jurisdiction over the nation’s financial institutions, insurance, the housing industry, securities markets and more. But that’s a big “if.” “Right now, I would say it’s looking fairly bleak,” said Joshua Huder, a senior fellow with the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown Industry, which tracks Congress.
North Idaho PAC sparks questions, criticism
The Idaho Republican Party says a political action committee in northern Idaho is not associated with the party, even though the group is listed on the Idaho Secretary of State’s website as a GOP affiliate…
Eye on Boise: Did Jim Risch endorse Ted Cruz or not?
When Idaho Sen. Jim Risch made one of his frequent appearances last week on CNN’s “The Situation Room” with Wolf Blitzer, he kind of endorsed Ted Cruz for president – but just kind of.
Boundary County gives Sanders his strongest showing in Idaho’s Democratic Caucus
The hotbed of support for Bernie Sanders among Idaho Democrats may be North Idaho’s Boundary County.
Official results likely hours away for Dems’ caucuses, due to large turnout; anecdotally, Sanders winning big
If you’re looking for the early results from tonight’s Idaho Democratic presidential caucuses, you’re out of luck. Party spokesman Dean Ferguson said no results will be posted until all county caucuses are done – and Ada County, the largest one, started two hours late. So…