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Labrador pushes bill to build wall
Raul Labrador and three other Republicans are introducing a bill that would let some undocumented immigrants who were brought here as children stay for another three years, while also passing a host of other immigration-related measures Republicans have been discussing, including a $30 billion wall along the U.S.-Mexican border and cutting legal…
Balukoff launches campaign, as Idaho faces contested primaries for governor in both parties
Businessman and longtime Boise school board president A.J. Balukoff launched his second run for governor of Idaho on Wednesday with an announcement in Pocatello, to be followed by stops in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Ketchum, Boise and Coeur d’Alene this week. “In 2014 when I ran, education was my top issue and Idaho was 50th in funding…
Balukoff launches campaign, as Idaho faces contested primaries for governor in both parties
Businessman and longtime Boise school board president A.J. Balukoff launched his second run for governor of Idaho on Wednesday with an announcement in Pocatello, to be followed by stops in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Ketchum, Boise and Coeur d’Alene this week.
Labrador ups ante on tax-cut proposals to nearly 30% of state budget; my full Sunday column…
Idaho gubernatorial hopeful Raul Labrador, currently the 1st District GOP congressman, released his economic plan late last week, and on top of the $900 million in tax cuts he’s already been advocating, he’s adding another $120 million-plus. Labrador’s “5-5-5 plan” to cut personal and corporate income tax rates and Idaho’s sales tax…
Idaho lawmakers to convene under political spotlight
Idaho’s upcoming legislative session – which kicks off Monday with third-term Gov. Butch Otter’s final State of the State address – will tackle big issues in health care, taxes, education and ethics, and it will come in one of the biggest election years the state has seen in decades.
Labrador increases his tax-cut proposals to nearly 30 percent of the state budget
Idaho gubernatorial hopeful Raul Labrador, currently the 1st District GOP congressman, released his economic plan today, and on top of the $900 million in tax cuts he’s already been advocating, he’s adding another $120 million-plus. Labrador’s “5-5-5 plan” to cut personal and corporate income tax…
Labrador votes yes on tax plan, misses others for fundraiser
U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador cast a yes vote for Congress’ tax plan overhaul in Washington D.C. after missing several votes the day before to attend a gubernatorial campaign event in Idaho. The Republican congressman attended the fundraiser Monday and then flew back east that night to make Tuesday’s vote. Labrador declined to comment…
Boise Democrat to challenge Simpson for congressional seat
A Boise Democrat will challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson for Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District in 2018. The Post Register reports that Aaron Swisher announced Saturday he plans on challenging the GOP incumbent in the upcoming election. Swisher, an economist…
Ahlquist clarifies breaching dams stance after forum
Idaho gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist’s campaign said Friday the Republican businessman has always been against breaching dams along the Snake River despite not stating that position when asked at a recent sportsmen’s forum. In an opinion piece published earlier this week, Ahlquist said he would fight to protect Idaho’s waters for farmers…
Eye on Boise: Labrador says Idaho’s government ‘needs to be slashed’
When Idaho GOP Rep. Raul Labrador, speaking via video, was asked to address tax policy last week at the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho annual conference, he said Idaho’s government “needs to be slashed.”
Rep. Paulette Jordan announces she’ll run for governor as a Democrat
The only Native American lawmaker currently serving in the Idaho Statehouse says she’s running for governor in 2018. Rep. Paulette Jordan, a Democrat from Plummer and member of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, announced Thursday she would run for governor rather than seek a third term as a state representative. Jordan’s announcement…
Otter sends warning: He still opposes repeal of Idaho’s grocery tax
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter drew a line in the sand Wednesday, warning that he’s still firmly opposed to removing Idaho’s 6 percent sales tax from groceries.
3 Idaho candidates for governor share similar wildlife views
Three top candidates trying to be elected Idaho’s governor in 2018 have widely different backgrounds but share similar views on managing the state’s wildlife conservation and access to public lands. The Idaho Statesman reports Republican gubernatorial candidates Lt. Gov. Brad Little and Boise developer Tommy Ahlquist joined Democratic candidate…
Idaho GOP governor hopefuls’ tax-cut plans have hefty price tags
Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador’s tax-cut plan would cost Idaho’s state treasury roughly $900 million a year if he were elected governor. Rival Tommy Ahlquist’s tax-cut proposals add up to a $630 million a year reduction to the state treasury. And Lt. Gov. Brad Little, the other major GOP hopeful in the race, has a plan that would cost the…