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Brody wants to bring a different perspective to Idaho Supreme Court
Robyn Brody’s law office in downtown Rupert is right next door to the police station and not far from the courthouse and City Hall. “I get a lot of walk-in traffic,” she said.
Bonner County undersheriff resigns amid website scandal
Bonner County Undersheriff David Hale has resigned after admitting he set up a phony website for Sheriff Daryl Wheleer’s rival in the May Republican primary. The Bonner County Daily Bee reports Wheeler…
McKenzie hits GOP campaign circuit to seek Idaho high court seat
One of the four candidates in a contested, nonpartisan race for the Idaho Supreme Court is taking a different approach to the race, campaigning almost entirely at official Republican Party events and amassing endorsements only from fellow GOP state lawmakers.
Eye on Boise: Top Idaho officials disagree on ballot measure to amend state constitution
Idaho’s top state elected officials got into something of a debate over a proposed constitutional amendment lawmakers have approved this year for the November ballot, during last week’s state Land Board meeting.
Initiative proposes sweeping changes to Idaho’s campaign finance laws
Sweeping changes to Idaho’s campaign finance laws are being proposed in a voter initiative, from strict restrictions on campaign contributions from those holding or seeking big state contracts, to banning pricey lobbyist gifts to lawmakers, cutting contribution limits and doubling penalties for violations.
Initiative proposes sweeping changes to Idaho’s campaign finance laws
Sweeping changes to Idaho’s campaign finance laws are being proposed in a voter initiative, from strict restrictions on campaign contributions from those holding or seeking big state contracts, to banning pricey lobbyist gifts to lawmakers, cutting contribution limits and doubling penalties for violations. Holli Woodings,…
Bedke endorses Clive Strong for SupCourt, as Strong releases long list of endorsements
House Speaker Scott Bedke strongly endorsed Clive Strong for the Idaho Supreme Court today, joining former Speaker Bruce Newcomb, former state schools Superintendent Jerry Evans and a group of Strong supporters at a press conference on the steps of the Idaho Supreme Court. Bedke said…
Idaho Supreme Court hopefuls face off in forum
The four candidates in a rare contested race for an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court faced off in a two-hour forum this week sponsored by the state bar, and got a chance to highlight their differences and what each would bring to Idaho’s highest court.
Justice candidates: ‘Fair and just,’ ‘Important work’
Here are excerpts from the closing statements of the four candidates for Idaho Supreme Court justice at today’s Idaho State Bar forum: Clive Strong: “This is an important election. … The next justice that’s going to serve on the Supreme Court will be making decisions…
Justice hopefuls on the role of a judge…
Each of the candidates for Idaho Supreme Court was asked how they see the job of being a judge, as they seek a seat on the state’s highest court; here are their answers: Robyn Brody: “It’s the trial court’s job to make a decision, and…
Justice candidates weigh in on diversity on the court
Each of the four candidates running for the Idaho Supreme Court was asked about the fact that the court currently has no woman or person of color among its justices. Here are their answers: Clive Strong: I think diversity is important and is a factor that…
Court candidates talk of their backgrounds, philosophies…
Each of the four candidates for the Idaho Supreme Court is giving a 10-minute opening statement; here’s some of what each had to say: Attorney Robyn Brody of Rupert discussed her background in the law, and said, “The Idaho judiciary is…
Justice Jones: ‘Judicial elections are different kinds of animals’
There are more than 50 people in the audience as the four candidates for Idaho Supreme Court speak today at an Idaho State Bar forum. Outgoing Chief Justice Jim Jones opened the session, saying, “This is a wonderful idea, and I’m glad so many people…
Eye on Boise: First candidate forum for Supreme Court race takes place Tuesday
The first candidate forum for the four rivals facing off to be Idaho’s next Supreme Court justice initially was announced as a face-off between just three of the four, but now all four say they’ll participate.
Idaho Sen. Crapo could chair Senate Banking next year if GOP holds majority – but that’s a big ‘if’
If Republicans maintain control of the Senate next year, Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo could become chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, a panel with broad jurisdiction over the nation’s financial institutions, insurance, the housing industry, securities markets and more. But that’s a big “if.” “Right now, I would say it’s looking fairly bleak,” said Joshua Huder, a senior fellow with the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown Industry, which tracks Congress.