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AdWatch: Idaho governor candidate makes big promise to cut ‘wasteful’ state budget
Tommy Ahlquist, one of the GOP candidates for governor of Idaho in 2018, launched a new TV ad on Wednesday promising to cut $100 million from the state budget in his first 100 days in office.
Bangerter considering possible congressional run
The former director of President Donald Trump’s election campaign in Idaho says he is seriously considering running for the state’s open U.S. House seat in 2018. Layne Bangerter told The Associated Press Monday that he’s weighing several options – including a possible appointment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture – but running for Idaho’s…
Fulcher drops out of guv race
Former state Sen. Russ Fulcher, R-Meridian, has dropped out of the race for governor and instead will run for the 1st District congressional seat being vacated by Raul Labrador – who’s also running for governor. And the move has won Fulcher Labrador’s endorsement.
Fulcher drops out of guv race, switches to 1st CD, winning Labrador’s endorsement
Former state Sen. Russ Fulcher, R-Meridian, has dropped out of the race for governor and instead will run for the 1st District congressional seat being vacated by Raul Labrador – who’s also running for governor. And the move has won Fulcher Labrador’s endorsement. “Raúl and…
Idaho businessman vows to cut budget if elected governor
Political newcomer Tommy Ahlquist said Tuesday he’ll slash $100 million from the state budget within his first 100 days in office if he wins the Idaho gubernatorial seat in 2018. Ahlquist didn’t pinpoint what he plans to cut from Idaho’s general fund, which totaled roughly $3.4 billion for fiscal year 2018, the AP reports…
Idaho Legislature to re-examine ethics, campaign finance laws
Idaho is one of just three states with no financial disclosure requirements for state legislators – or any elected or appointed state official. It also lacks “revolving-door” laws that in most states prevent elected or appointed officials from immediately moving into related roles in the private sector…
Idaho Legislature to re-examine ethics, campaign finance laws
Idaho is one of just three states with no financial disclosure requirements for state legislators – or any elected or appointed state official. It also lacks “revolving-door” laws that in most states prevent elected or appointed officials from immediately moving into related roles in the private sector, cashing in on their government experience.
Luna won’t run for Congress after all
Former Idaho state schools Superintendent Tom Luna, who announced earlier that he was considering running for the Idaho 1st District congressional seat the current Rep. Raul Labrador will vacate as he runs instead for governor in 2018, said today that he’s decided against running. “Cindy…
Lt. Gov. Brad Little served as acting governor 373 times
If Lt. Gov. Brad Little wins his bid to be Idaho’s next governor in 2018, he will be the only candidate to already have hands-on experience with the job. The two-term Republican has served as acting governor 373 times since taking over the second-in-command position in 2009, according to records requested by The Associated Press. Under the…
Changes at agencies, new faces in campaigns…
From a new state Health & Welfare director to two new parole commissioners to an array of moves among the gubernatorial campaigns and lobbying groups, my Sunday column offers a roundup. Also, Sen. Crapo pushes to extend Secure Rural Schools funding, and ‘dozens’ turn out for Labrador-for-governor campaign stop in eastern Idaho…
Eye on Boise: Idaho’s largest state agency to get a new director
Idaho’s largest state agency will get a new director in July – Gov. Butch Otter has named Russ Barron, currently deputy director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, to be the next director when longtime head Dick Armstrong retires June 30.
Labrador kicks off campaign for Idaho governor
Raul Labrador launched his campaign for governor of Idaho on Tuesday, declaring that he’s proven in his four terms in Congress that “I could be a leader for conservative change.”
Labrador kicks off campaign for governor, touts record in Congress
Raul Labrador launched his campaign for governor of Idaho on Tuesday, declaring that he’s proven in his four terms in Congress that “I could be a leader for conservative change.” “Idahoans don’t care what your title is, or they don’t care how many terms you have served in office, what committees you are on or how many earmarks you’ve secured…
Raul Labrador kicks off campaign for Idaho governor, touts record in Congress
Raul Labrador launched his campaign for governor of Idaho on Tuesday, declaring that he’s proven in his four terms in Congress that “I could be a leader for conservative change.”
3 of 4 Idaho GOP governor candidates have voted frequently
Four Republican candidates are vying to be Idaho’s next governor, a race that’s expected to be one of the state’s most competitive in 2018. According to voter participation records requested by The Associated Press, three of the candidates have a strong history of casting votes on Election Day. The fourth voted, but not as often…
EOB: Candidates for Idaho governor hit the campaign trail early
A year out from the primary election in the 2018 race for governor of Idaho, the campaign has started heating up. 1st District GOP Congressman Raul Labrador, one of the hopefuls, has announced he’ll go on a three-day tour of the state to formally announce his candidacy, with stops Tues in Boise, Wed in Post Falls and Thurs in Idaho Falls.