“Idaho Reports” kicks off for the season at 8 tonight on Idaho Public Television, and this week includes an extensive interview with Gov. Butch Otter and a look back at his entire career. The program also reports on events in the run-up to the start…
Lewiston Tribune reporter Bill Spence turned up this interesting anecdote in his feature story today on the Bibles that Idaho’s top state elected officials use to take their oaths of office, including cherished family heirlooms: Gov. Butch Otter used his late father’s Bible, which he…
Education Week has released new rankings of states on education, and Idaho came in 46th overall with a grade of D-plus, reports Idaho Education News. The state’s worst rankings were No. 50 out of 51 for early education, an F; and No. 49, also an...
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter struck a defiant tone in his third inaugural address today, declaring, “We stand for what’s right, here in Idaho.” You can read my full story here at spokesman.com. “Where we draw the line is having others’ views imposed on us as…
The 25th Army Band is playing, the seats are set up and the stage is set for Idaho's official inaugural ceremony, which kicks off at noon today on the steps of the state Capitol. Idaho Gov. Butch Otter will be giving his third inaugural address…
Preliminary figures show December state tax collections beat forecasts, legislative budget director Cathy Holland-Smith told lawmakers on the joint Economic Outlook & Revenue Assessment Committee this morning. A new forecast will be out next week, but compared to the last forecast from August, that puts...
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