The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has just issued an order calling for the state of Idaho to respond by noon on Monday to the same-sex marriage plaintiffs’ emergency motion to dissolve the stay, and clear the way for gay marriage in Idaho. That’s noon…
The plaintiffs in Idaho's same-sex marriage case have filed an emergency motion with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to lift the stay and directly authorize gay marriages to begin in Idaho; you can read it here. In the motion, attorney Deborah Ferguson wrote, “While…
In three statewide races, Democratic candidates enjoy a significant fundraising advantages heading into the final weeks of the campaign, reports Idaho Education News reporter Kevin Richert, who has been tallying campaign finance reports filed for today’s deadline. Democratic gubernatorial candidate A.J. Balukoff raised — and…
Here’s a link to our full story at spokesman.com on the tumultuous developments today on same-sex marriage in Idaho – from Gov. Butch Otter vowing this morning to continue to fight it, to the U.S. Supreme Court’s order this afternoon lifting a stay, to couples…
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter just issued this statement: “The Supreme Court’s order lifting Justice Kennedy’s stay effectively allows same-sex marriage in Idaho as soon as the 9th Circuit directs compliance with its decision. I disagree with the court’s conclusion, which negates the 2006 vote of…
Bonner County Clerk Ann Dutson-Sater said her county didn't issued any marriage licenses to same-sex couples today; it’s now closed for the three-day weekend, and won’t reopen until Tuesday at 9 a.m. after the Columbus Day holiday. “Our instruction earlier today from Attorney General Wasden…
Latah County has now issued three marriage licenses to same-sex couples, and three more are waiting; the clerk’s office there closes in 11 minutes. “I think there’s going to be six when we finish,” said county Clerk Susan Petersen. She said she believes Latah is…
The Latah County Clerk has issued a marriage license to two females, signaling the start of same-sex marriage in Idaho – even before a final, formalizing order from the 9th Circuit. Latah County Clerk Susan Petersen said on the advice of the Latah County prosecutor…
Carl Tobias, a law professor at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Va., who’s been watching same-sex marriage cases around the country, said today’s U.S. Supreme Court order means Justice Anthony Kennedy referred the stay question to the full Supreme Court for review, and the…
Phil McGrane, chief deputy Ada County clerk, said the county is prepared to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples if it gets the go-ahead from the Idaho Attorney General’s office, but it hasn’t heard anything yet. “It looks like we’re waiting for the 9th Circuit,”…
“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court confirms that there is no good reason to further delay allowing all Idaho families to enjoy the dignity, security, and protection that marriage provides,” Shannon Minter, legal director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, said of today’s U.S.…
The U.S. Supreme Court has just issued an order in Idaho's same-sex marriage case; you can read it here. It's not long; it just says, "The application for stay presented to Justice Kennedy and by him referred to the Court is denied. The orders heretofore…
The Associated Press in Washington, D.C. has just sent out this news alert: "Supreme Court lifts hold on same-sex weddings in Idaho"
Before the only debate between Idaho Sen. Jim Risch and his Democratic challenger Nels Mitchell this week, Mitchell tried to shake Risch’s hand, but Risch refused and turned away. “I was surprised,” Mitchell said afterward; so were onlookers. At the end of the debate, with…
Sherri Ybarra, the GOP candidate for state superintendent of schools, has launched a contest on her campaign website asking people to pick a campaign slogan for her, Idaho Education News reports today. “We are looking for something imaginative, smart or just simply great, to ‘stick…
The state of Idaho has filed a reply brief to the U.S. Supreme Court this morning, in response to yesterday afternoon’s filing from the plaintiffs in the same-sex marriage case; you can read it here. Unlike the original motion to Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy…
Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador and his Democratic challenger, Shirley Ringo, outlined starkly differing positions on issues ranging from same-sex marriage to taxes and spending, as the two faced off in a debate on Idaho Public Television tonight. Labrador, a Republican who is seeking a third…
Idaho 1st District Rep. Raul Labrador, who is seeking a third term, will face off with Democratic challenger Shirley Ringo tonight on Idaho Public Television as part of the "Idaho Debates." The debate starts at 7 p.m. Labrador is an immigration lawyer, former two-term Idaho…
The Idaho Republican Party has issued a statement commending GOP Gov. Butch Otter and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden for continuing the state’s court fight against same-sex marriage. The party’s statement says its platform calls on Idaho officials to “use all means possible to prevent expansion…
Here’s a link to my full story at spokesman.com on today’s lively debate between GOP Gov. Butch Otter and his Democratic challenger, A.J. Balukoff, in which the two went head-to-head over same-sex marriage and gay rights; debated an array of education issues from preschool to…
As directed, attorneys for four Idaho couples who successfully sued to overturn the state’s ban on gay marriage have submitted a response to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, opposing the temporary stay he granted yesterday on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that…
Same-sex marriage and the “Add the Words” movement prompted sharp disagreements between GOP Gov. Butch Otter and Democratic challenger A.J. Balukoff today. Otter defended his continuing push to defend Idaho’s overturned ban on same-sex marriage in court, saying he’s upholding his oath to defend the…
Other topics on which Gov. Butch Otter and Democratic challenger A.J. Balukoff have mixed it up in today’s Idaho Falls debate: Balukoff has called for expanding Medicaid, to take advantage of federal taxes Idahoans already are paying and help the state. Otter said, “When we…
Gov. Butch Otter and Democratic challenger A.J. Balukoff have clashed hard on education issues so far during today’s City Club of Idaho Falls debate. Among the highlights: On supplemental levies: Balukoff noted that then-Gov. Jim Risch in 2006 lowered property taxes and raised the sales…
As Gov. Butch Otter and Democratic challenger A.J. Balukoff took the stage in at the City Club of Idaho Falls today, Otter was directed to the podium at stage left. “I should be on the right,” Otter said, prompting moderator David Adler to comment, “I…
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