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Redistricting map by old panel invalid
BOISE – A last-ditch attempt by Idaho’s former redistricting commissioners to propose new legislative and congressional districts – nearly three weeks after their deadline – has no legal effect, state officials declared Monday, other than as a recommendation to a new commission that will convene on Wednesday. Idaho Secretary of State Ben Ysursa said he views the former commissioners’ unanimous agreement as a “positive development,” and the agenda for the new commissioners’ first meeting on Wednesday morning will be amended to include a presentation on it from the former commissioners. Still, he said, “There’s not a valid plan unless a legally constituted commission adopts the plan. … That will be up to the new commission.”
Chadderdon won’t run, so Hart, Barbieri keep clear shot at seats
Chadderdon won’t run, so Hart, Barbieri keep clear shot at seats
Federal judge issues restraining order in Idaho abortion law challenge
Federal judge issues restraining order in Idaho abortion law challenge
L-83 splits 12 counties, but not Ada…
L-83 splits 12 counties, but not Ada…
As for the incumbents, L-83 would force 6 Senate faceoffs, 9 in House
As for the incumbents, L-83 would force 6 Senate faceoffs, 9 in House
L-83, a recommendation from former redistricters to new ones…
L-83, a recommendation from former redistricters to new ones…
Last-ditch Idaho redistricting deal was too late
A last-ditch attempt by Idaho’s former redistricting commissioners to propose new legislative and congressional districts - nearly three weeks after their deadline - has no legal value, state officials declared this morning, other than as a recommendation to a new commission that will convene on Wednesday.
Both party chairmen say no preconditions on new redistricters…
Both party chairmen say no preconditions on new redistricters…
Ysursa: ‘A positive development’
Ysursa: ‘A positive development’
Verdict: Only value of new agreement is as recommendation to new commissioners
Verdict: Only value of new agreement is as recommendation to new commissioners
Redistricting staffers join meeting, bring map…
Redistricting staffers join meeting, bring map…
Hill joins redistricting confab…
Hill joins redistricting confab…
First new GOP redistricting commissioner: Sheila Olsen
First new GOP redistricting commissioner: Sheila Olsen
Officials huddle over redistricting…
Officials huddle over redistricting…
When Idaho lawmakers drew their own districts…
When Idaho lawmakers drew their own districts…
Redistricting in Idaho historically sore subject
BOISE – Recent calls by majority Republicans in Idaho to put lawmakers back in charge of drawing new legislative districts overlook the angst, delays, multiple court battles and “poisoned” legislative sessions that resulted back then. “It consumed the legislative activity and agenda completely,” said Pam Ahrens, a former Republican state representative who served during both the 1980s and 1990s reapportionments and chaired the legislative redistricting committee in 1991-’92. “I saw the best and worst of people.”
Eye on Boise: Zions offices would complete Boise core
BOISE – It’s big news for Boise that Zions Bank is planning new headquarters at the corner of Eighth and Main streets downtown. That’s the site of the infamous Boise hole, where the historic Eastman Building stood until it burned to the ground in 1987, just as it was poised for renovation. Now, a 15-story office tower is proposed for the site, including two floors of retail and restaurants with a second-story plaza and balcony along Eighth; three floors of parking that connect to the Eastman parking garage next door; and an onsite health club.
Redistricters reach agreement 3 weeks after deadline, impact unclear…
Redistricters reach agreement 3 weeks after deadline, impact unclear…
Idaho redistricters agree - 3 weeks after deadline
In the latest twist in this year’s Idaho redistricting saga, the Idaho Republican and Democratic parties issued a joint media advisory just after 5 p.m. today saying the six previous redistricting commissioners, from both parties, have now reached agreement on both congressional and legislative district plans, and will present them to Idaho Secretary of State Ben Ysursa on Monday morning.
Semanko on redistricting twist: GOP will still name new commissioners, ‘need to figure out what’s next’
Semanko on redistricting twist: GOP will still name new commissioners, ‘need to figure out what’s next’