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McKenna wants to curb state’s health care spending
Attorney General Rob McKenna said Thursday he wants to tap Washington’s creativity and use financial incentives to encourage doctors and consumers to save the state money on health care.
Six make Idaho presidential ballot
Idaho’s presidential ballot has been finalized, and it doesn’t just have Republican Mitt Romney and Democratic incumbent Barack Obama on it. Instead, there are six candidates, all representing various parties (though two are running as independents in Idaho, as neither the Justice Party nor the Green Party has ballot status in Idaho).
Six candidates make Idaho’s presidential ballot
Six candidates make Idaho’s presidential ballot
Labrador helps pitch Romney to Hispanic voters in Colo., Nev.; Farris says Idaho ignored
Labrador helps pitch Romney to Hispanic voters in Colo., Nev.; Farris says Idaho ignored
State voter guide arguments prompt complaints, but won’t be changed
State voter guide arguments prompt complaints, but won’t be changed
Idaho’s delegation to national Democratic Party convention…
Idaho’s delegation to national Democratic Party convention…
Labor Day: Parades, picnics and politicians
Parades, picnics and politicians celebrated the American worker on Labor Day, with President Barack Obama seeking votes from Ohio union members and rivals for Senate seats marching in Massachusetts and Virginia.
McMorris Rodgers will host GOP convention
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ role in the Republican National Convention has grown in the revised schedule announced Sunday.
3 NIC Trustees Face Election
3 NIC Trustees Face Election
A newsy week for summertime, from state legal woes and wins to Olympic cheer…
A newsy week for summertime, from state legal woes and wins to Olympic cheer…
New closed GOP primary lifts veil on party affiliation of political appointees
New closed GOP primary lifts veil on party affiliation of political appointees
Farris releases income tax returns
MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho 1st District Congressional candidate Jimmy Farris released 10 years of his income tax returns Thursday and called on incumbent GOP Congressman Raul Labrador to do the same. Labrador immediately rebuffed the request. “He just said, ‘No comment,’ ” said Labrador’s campaign spokeswoman, China Gum.
Farris releases 10 years’ tax returns, calls on Labrador to do the same
Farris releases 10 years’ tax returns, calls on Labrador to do the same
Congressional candidate releases 10 years’ tax returns
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Idaho 1st District U.S. House candidate Jimmy Farris released 10 years of his income tax returns today, and called on incumbent Congressman Raul Labrador to do the same. Labrador immediately rebuffed the request. “He just said, ‘No comment,’” said Labrador’s campaign spokeswoman, China Gum.
Eye on Boise: Lawmakers bill state for conference costs
BOISE – Five Idaho lawmakers attended the American Legislative Exchange Council’s annual conference in Salt Lake City last week, but only two – Rep. Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens, and outgoing Rep. Phil Hart, R-Athol – went at state expense. The others either traveled at their own expense or got scholarships from ALEC, a group that brings together business interests and state lawmakers to work on policy issues.
Candidate Farris has TV ad, but still trying to raise the money to actually air it…
Candidate Farris has TV ad, but still trying to raise the money to actually air it…
Vandersloot target of 2 federal audits
Vandersloot target of 2 federal audits
Both presidential campaigns head to Sun Valley for high-dollar fundraisers
Both presidential campaigns head to Sun Valley for high-dollar fundraisers
Congressional campaign reports show big fundraising and some big spending…
Congressional campaign reports show big fundraising and some big spending…
Eye on Boise: Places marked in leadership races
BOISE – When current Idaho House Majority Caucus Chairman Ken Roberts, R-Donnelly, leaves the House to become a state tax commissioner on Monday, he’ll leave behind what’s shaping up to be a battle for leadership in the House GOP caucus. Roberts acknowledged that he had planned to run against current House Majority Leader Mike Moyle, R-Star, for the No. 2 position in House leadership, up from his current No. 4 post; Moyle worked unsuccessfully to defeat Roberts in the May GOP primary.