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School financial transparency bill passes House
A bill that sponsors say will help to increase transparency in the state passed the Idaho House Wednesday by a vote of 54-12. The measure now heads to the Senate for consideration. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Phil Hart, R-Athol, … Continue reading
Senate approves higher ed budget with $32 million reduction
Proposed reductions in state funding to Idaho’s public universities and colleges totaling $32 million for the next fiscal year cleared the Idaho Senate and now face an Idaho House vote. Senators voted 26 to 9 for the reductions to higher … Continue reading
Early write-in deadline moves forward after delay
Write-in candidates for this year’s elections may need to get their paperwork in early. The Senate State Affairs Committee Wednesday approved a proposal to require write-in candidates to file their declaration of intent 28 days before an election, rather than … Continue reading
Idaho’s biggest counties growing, smallest counties shrinking
Idaho’s most populous counties are seeing population growth, while the state’s smallest counties are seeing people leave, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. All six counties with more than 75,000 people, Ada, Canyon, Kootenai, Bonneville, Twin … Continue reading
Lawmakers approve local food resolution
The Idaho Senate Wednesday voiced support for the state’s local food growers. The non-binding resolution urges Idahoans to get to know their local growers and to buy and eat more food that is grown in or near Idaho. “We can … Continue reading
Senate panel approves resolution opposing federal debt
The Senate State Affairs Committee Wednesday approved a resolution urging the federal government to balance the budget and erase the multi-trillion dollar national debt. “We are at a critical time in our country,” said Rep. Rich Jarvis, R-Meridian, who is … Continue reading
House encourages kids to participate in nature with resolution
Members of the House joined with members of the Senate in sending the message that they support activities that get youth away from electronic devices and out into nature and the outdoors. Representatives voted Tuesday to approve Senate Concurrent Resolution … Continue reading
Senate approves early high school graduation program, with changes
The Idaho Senate Tuesday approved a pilot project that would allow high school students to graduate early and receive funding to attend state universities. Senators added a six-year expiration date to the program, so it will need to be approved … Continue reading
House panel votes to alter statutory rape rules
A piece of legislation that sponsors say will help keep the state from destroying the lives young men is one step closer to being approved by the Legislature after members of the House Judiciary Committee voted to Tuesday to send … Continue reading