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GOP’s change to caucus system, redistricting trouble could move primary to August

By Dustin Hurst
January 19th, 2012

Last year, the Idaho Republican Party changed its presidential candidate selection system from a primary to a closed caucus format. That move could have a ripple effect and may aid in a push to change the state’s primary election from May to August. The House State Affairs Committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday doing just [...]

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New Medicaid system will have to verify some residents’ information through IRS

By Dustin Hurst
January 18th, 2012

Bill introduced to stop camping on Capitol Mall lawn, which would force Occupy Boise to vacate

By Mitch Coffman
January 18th, 2012

Medicaid eats up at least 17 percent of state budget and number could grow

By Dustin Hurst
January 17th, 2012

State likely to hit $34 million in Medicaid cut goals outlined in last year’s session

By Dustin Hurst
January 17th, 2012

Senate transportation chairman equates road and bridge maintenance to owning a home (video)

By Mitch Coffman
January 17th, 2012

State’s share of catastrophic fund could hit $40 million this year

By Dustin Hurst
January 16th, 2012

New Medicaid requirements could cost $19 million in 2014, $100 million by 2019

By Dustin Hurst
January 16th, 2012

Idaho’s food stamp use has jumped 270 percent since 2007

By Dustin Hurst
January 16th, 2012

Senate transportation chairman doubtful GARVEE funds will be approved by Legislature (video)

By Mitch Coffman
January 16th, 2012