The state taxpayer-funded newsletter service through which Rep. Heather Scott sent out her missive today about refugees is a new venture for the state, for which $17,200 has been budgeted, according to Eric Milstead, director of legislative services. Glenn Harris, information technology director for the...
A West Ada school trustee is claiming legal victory over the district in a three-year-old lawsuit over student fees. Idaho EdNews reports that Russell Joki filed the case in October 2012, challenging fees he paid to West Ada schools on behalf of three grandchildren —…
North Idaho Rep. Heather Scott sent a legislative newsletter out today calling for a special session of the Legislature to “draft emergency legislation to address the refugee crisis,” and declaring that Muslim refugees constitute an “invasion of our country” and will press “the Islamic agenda...
The governor and first lady are inviting the public to a tree lighting ceremony and holiday celebration at the state Capitol on Monday. Music and refreshments will start at 5 p.m.; the tree lighting on the Capitol steps is set for 5:30. “Amid the challenges…
All four members of Idaho’s all-GOP congressional delegation are calling for "suspending bringing Syrian refugees to Idaho through the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program until better assurances of security can be obtained," according to a joint statement issued by the four. Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim…