Here’s a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A legislative panel is urging Idaho lawmakers to pursue a collaborative approach while seeking to assume control of federally managed public land. The committee approved sending their report to legislative leaders on Friday...
On tonight’s “Idaho Reports,” I join Jim Weatherby, Kevin Richert, and co-hosts Aaron Kunz and Melissa Davlin to discuss the events of the third week of the legislative session, from the education budget to “Add the Words.” The show also includes Aaron and Melissa’s interview…
Here’s a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The head of Idaho's horse racing regulatory agency has abruptly retired. The Idaho Statesman (http://bit.ly/1CTV2Jb ) reports that Frank Lamb's retirement is effectively immediately. An Idaho State Police spokeswoman declined to provide further...
House Education Chairman Reed DeMordaunt, R-Eagle, and Senate Education Chairman Dean Mortimer, R-Idaho Falls, told reporters this morning that they’re “excited” about where education is headed in Idaho. “I believe this is the year for education,” Mortimer said. “We are excited about where we are…
After two hours of testimony at this morning’s Health & Welfare listening session, House Health & Welfare Chairman Fred Wood, R-Burley, thanked everyone who spoke. “We understand a lot of Idahoans have gone through a tough time economically. We are coming out of that,” he…
In the first hour of this morning’s House and Senate Health & Welfare joint listening session, 17 people have testified. Nine presented serious concerns about Optum, the contractor handling behavioral health services for Idaho, including parents of seriously mentally ill children whose services have been...
Among those testifying at this morning’s Health & Welfare listening session at the state Capitol: Jessica Chilcott, a social worker from Sagle, expressed concerns about Optum, the company the state Department of Health & Welfare contracts with for behavioral health services. “A basic Google search…
There’s a substantial crowd this morning for the listening session on Health & Welfare programs. “We have both House and Senate members of our committees here, and most importantly we have many of you here who we really are excited to hear from this morning,”...
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