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Election law passed two years ago created headaches for some in city elections
Election law passed two years ago created headaches for some in city elections
CdA mayor still backs McEuen Field remake
Coeur d’Alene’s mayor and three council members say the election Tuesday of three critics of a multimillion-dollar plan to remake a downtown park does not sway their support for the plan. “I’m really committed to the parking and to improving the field,” said Councilwoman Deanna Goodlander of the plan to remake McEuen Field. “That’s what the future holds. We don’t plan for today. We plan for 10 years down the road.”
Eye on Boise: Idaho’s dimmer economic outlook mirrors nation’s
BOISE – Idaho’s new economic forecast is out, and it’s a gloomier outlook than the state’s last forecast in July – though it still predicts growth. The change comes mainly because national forecasts have cooled, raising the likelihood that the national economy could slip into a recession from 25 percent in July to 40 percent in October.
Dems vote 70-0 to keep party primary open
Dems vote 70-0 to keep party primary open
Eye on Boise: Risch no longer among 15 richest lawmakers
BOISE – Idaho Sen. Jim Risch has dropped one spot on Roll Call’s list of the 50 richest members of Congress, to 16th. The Capitol Hill newspaper analyzes congressional financial disclosures. It reported that Risch is worth $19.78 million, up just half a percent from last year’s $19.69 million.
Labrador’s wife on campaign staff
BOISE – U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, has put his wife, Becca, on his campaign payroll with a monthly salary – a legal practice that has drawn much criticism since a 2006 congressional scandal. Labrador, a freshman, defends the move, saying it saves money for his “frugal” campaign.
Idaho GOP schedules first straw poll
BOISE – Idaho’s Republican Party has scheduled its first presidential straw poll for Jan. 6 in Boise, and it’s hoping to attract candidates to the Gem State to woo Republican voters. Why it thinks they’ll show: With 32 delegates, heavily GOP Idaho has more at stake than Iowa, New Hampshire or Nevada. And then there’s the timing – three days after the Iowa caucuses.
GOP presidential candidates may be focused on New Hampshire, not Idaho, on Jan. 6…
GOP presidential candidates may be focused on New Hampshire, not Idaho, on Jan. 6…
Idaho GOP sets Jan. 6 GOP presidential straw poll, invites the candidates
Idaho GOP sets Jan. 6 GOP presidential straw poll, invites the candidates
Idaho sets Jan. 6 GOP presidential straw poll
Idaho’s Republican Party has scheduled its first-ever presidential straw poll in Boise on Jan. 6, and is hoping to attract the candidates to the Gem State to woo the state’s Republican voters.
Twin Falls County plans court challenge to new redistricting plan
Twin Falls County plans court challenge to new redistricting plan
Redistricters decry ‘unnecessary law’ that led first panel to impasse
Redistricters decry ‘unnecessary law’ that led first panel to impasse
Redistricting: When the music’s over…
Redistricting: When the music’s over…
Redistricting alters game in some political circles
BOISE – Idaho legislators or candidates who don’t like their new districts have just two weeks to move if they want to run elsewhere. That’s just one of the many ripples sent across Idaho politics by the state’s new legislative redistricting plan, from ending the Senate career of a four-term North Idaho lawmaker to prompting a game of political musical chairs in districts from St. Maries to Idaho Falls.
Post your thoughts on education reform
BOISE – Public comments on the State Board of Education’s proposed new online class graduation requirement – requiring every Idaho high school student to take two online courses to graduate – are being accepted through Wednesday. The new rule was widely panned at a series of seven public hearings around the state, but the state board gave it initial approval anyway on Sept. 9; the public comment period precedes the board’s final vote Nov. 3. To submit comments, go to the state board’s website at boardofed.idaho.gov, and click on the box on the right that says, “Online Graduation Credit Requirement.”
Where the new districts are…
Where the new districts are…
The A’s and B’s of it…
The A’s and B’s of it…
Ripples from redistricting: Candidates have two weeks to move
Ripples from redistricting: Candidates have two weeks to move
Ex-football player, Democrat challenges Labrador
A 33-year-old Lewiston native who retired as an NFL football player in 2009 has launched a run for Congress in Idaho, taking on freshman GOP Rep. Raul Labrador in the 1st District. “I’m a passionate person, and what I really want to do is make a difference and be involved in something I really care about, something I think really matters,” said the candidate, Jimmy Farris. “I don’t think most people like what they see happening in D.C.”
Idaho Dems ‘a lot less negative’ with new congressional candidate on board
Idaho Dems ‘a lot less negative’ with new congressional candidate on board