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Eye On Boise archive for March 7, 2013

THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013

The backdrop to the public lands debate...

As Idaho prepares to debate two resolutions dealing with the pros and cons of the state wresting control of public land managed by the federal government, BSU professor John Freemuth, an expert on public land management policy and administration, offers some "starting points for conversations…

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House passes concealed knives bill 

Here's a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Butchers, this bill is for you. Legislation that would carve out an exemption in Idaho's concealed weapons law on knives has passed the House. The measure approved unanimously Thursday allows Idahoans to carry…

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Alliance lauds committee's exchange vote 

The Idaho Health Exchange Alliance, a coalition of businesses, trade associations and individuals backing a state-based health insurance exchange, is lauding today's passage of the exchange legislation in the House Health & Welfare Committee; click below for the group's full statement. The alliance also reported…

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Exchange: 'A really difficult process'

Members of the House Health & Welfare Committee are giving heartfelt statements about their thoughts on the state health insurance exchange legislation. “This has really been a difficult process for me,” said Rep Paul Romrell, R-St. Anthony. “It’s one that didn’t come easily. I’m a…

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