Yearly Archives: 2013
ISP focusing on seat belt usage as Memorial Day holiday approaches
Rep. Joe Palmer, R-Meridian, left, is chairman of the House Transportation and Defense Committee. He says Idaho’s seat belt law is a secondary violation. Armed with a $140,000 federal grant, the Idaho State Police (ISP) will be on the lookout … Continue reading
Superintendent Luna: ‘There’s no relationship between the adoption of the core standards and the data we collect on students’
Superintendent Luna on Common Core: ‘It’s been very helpful to raise the level of accountability and transparency in education’
Wayne gives a civics lesson while pleading not guilty
It seems I offended a great number of people with last week’s column regarding my speeding ticket that a quick follow-up appears appropriate. First, as an update, I entered a plea of “not guilty” a few days ago. It seemed … Continue reading
U.S. House votes again to repeal Obamacare
The United States House of Representatives Thursday voted for the 37th time to repeal Obamacare, officially known as the Affordable Care Act. The bill, which was co-sponsored by Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson, passed by a vote of 229 to 195. … Continue reading
Obamacare funding ploy worries Idaho elected officials
Sen. Steve Thayn ‘concerned’ about the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services disclosing its funding woes related to implementing Obamacare. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has disclosed that it is facing some financial challenges with … Continue reading
Nampa School District cuts staff, sells land and facilities to address $5.1 million debt
As a means of grappling with its estimated $5.1 million of debt, the Nampa School District has announced the elimination of 27 teaching positions through attrition, and the impending sale of more than half a million dollars worth of property. … Continue reading
Urban renewal will mean higher taxes, unlimited government in Shoshone County
On May 21, Shoshone County voters will be asked to create an urban renewal agency. Voters are told that doing so will not raise taxes. This is simply not accurate. Idaho Freedom Foundation has studied urban renewal throughout Idaho, and … Continue reading