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Idaho education: High for academic achievement, low on K-12 per pupil spending
Sen. John Goedde, left, R-Coeur d’Alene, is the chairman of the Senate Education Committee. A new report from the United States Census Bureau indicates that Idaho is ranked near the bottom among the states when it comes to spending on … Continue reading
Without Senate confirmation, Otter’s insurance exchange board moves forward
Rep. Kelley Packer, R-McCammon, is a legislative representative on the state insurance exchange board. Despite a provision in state law that requires it, the members of the board of directors who oversee Gov. Butch Otter’s health insurance exchange began their … Continue reading
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
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
Blue Cross/Blue Shield not participating in Oregon insurance exchange
After many months of lobbying and filing application documents, Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance has chosen not to be a part of Oregon’s state health care insurance exchange. The reasons for the company’s apparent reversal of plans, and its … Continue reading
Idaho group forms in opposition to state implementation of Common Core standards
Rep. Linden Bateman, R-Idaho Falls, favors Common Core standards, but does not want to see the standards lead to a national curriculum. Note: Following is the second in a number of stories to appear in IdahoReporter.com during the coming weeks … Continue reading
Idaho Tea Party groups react to IRS targeting similar groups for scrutiny
Chad Inman, in center of photo wearing glasses, is shown at a Tea Party rally at the state Capitol. He calls the IRS scrutiny of the Tea Party “disturbing and disgusting.” The Internal Revenue Service has been targeting conservative and … Continue reading
Idaho insurance exchange begins to formalize exchange itself and board structure
Former state representative, Margaret Henbest, listens to a presentation on finances for the health insurance exchange. Gov. Butch Otter’s health insurance exchange board met Thursday in Boise and began crafting the structure and governing rules of both the board and … Continue reading