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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
Idaho commerce director outlines strategy for attracting gun manufacturers to state
Jeff Sayer, director of the Idaho Department of Commerce, outlines state strategy in attracting firearms’ manufacturers to the state. Earlier this week, Gov. Butch Otter announced his intent to solicit gun manufacturers from around the country to move their businesses … Continue reading
Candidates weigh in on liquor sales, ‘sin’ taxes, online sales tax and the personal property tax
Note: This is the third of a three-part series on responses to a survey sent to general election candidates. On Tuesday, the series looked at education-related issues including Propositions 1, 2 and 3 and funding for K-12 and higher education. … Continue reading
Obamacare ruling results in health exchange, Medicaid decisions for legislative candidates
Note: This is the second of a three-part series on responses to a survey sent to general election candidates. On Tuesday, the series looked at education-related issues including Propositions 1, 2 and 3 and funding for K-12 and higher education. … Continue reading
Candidate survey: Respondents support education reform laws
Note: This is the first of a three-part series on responses to a survey sent to general election candidates. On Wednesday, the series will look at state health care exchanges, Medicaid expansion, selling insurance across state lines and Department of … Continue reading
Health insurance attorney, Idaho senator clash over defining ‘nonprofit’ health care exchange
The legislative task force looking into whether or not to set up a state health exchange and how to deal with Medicaid in Idaho met on Monday and the most intriguing presentation came concerning the state setting up a nonprofit … Continue reading
Idaho does not forbid corporal punishment, but school districts refrain from using it
Idaho is one of only 19 states that does not forbid corporal punishment in K-12 schools. OK, so what does that mean and what is corporal punishment? The National Association of School Nurses defines corporal punishment as “intentional infliction of … Continue reading
School snack program offers Idaho kids a chance to taste the unusual
Mangosteen, persimmon, romanesco and sea beans. Something available from your favorite eatery? Well, maybe. But these and other fruits and vegetables are part of a federal snack program in place in 112 elementary schools in Idaho. Students in those schools … Continue reading
Proposition 3: More for voters to consider than just computers for high school students
(Note: This is the third of a three-part series examining what a “yes” or “no” vote means on the state’s three propositions to be decided by voters in the general election Nov. 6. Tuesday featured Proposition 1. Wednesday was Proposition … Continue reading
Proposition 2: Pros and cons of bonus pay for teacher performance
(Note: This is the second of a three-part series examining what a “yes” or “no” vote means on the state’s three propositions to be decided by voters in the general election Nov. 6. Tuesday featured Proposition 1. Thursday it will … Continue reading