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Public hearing on school reform draws packed crowd (audio)
Several hundred teachers, parents, and other members of the public flooded the Idaho Capitol Friday to have their say on the proposed reform plan for public schools. The Joint Finance-Appropriation Committee (JFAC) in its first-ever public hearing heard testimony from … Continue reading
Luna set to unveil big change to public education (video)
Gov. Butch Otter and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna are tight-lipped about a comprehensive reform plan for Idaho public schools, a plan that could include merit pay for teachers, expanded technology efforts and new accountability and tracking measures for … Continue reading
House could look at all sorts of tax and fee changes (video)
A tightening budget and slow economy could lead state lawmakers to consider changes to boost revenue for the state or private companies. Increasing taxes for cigarettes, alcohol, and Internet sales are some of the ideas on the table, while business … Continue reading
Otter, legislative leaders predict tough session focused on budget (video)
The looming legislative session will be a difficult one, according to Gov. Butch Otter and the leaders of the Idaho House and Senate. The state’s political leaders say the session will be largely focused on the state budget, which faces … Continue reading
Idaho Chooses Life bringing key figure in Roe v. Wade case to Idaho to speak Dec. 3 (video)
A key figure in the landmark abortion rights case, Roe v. Wade, is coming to Idaho Dec. 3 to speak on her transformation into a person who values and respects human life. David Ripley, head of the pro-life group Idaho … Continue reading
Otter commemorates Veterans Day before visiting National Guard (video)
Gov. Butch Otter issued a formal proclamation commemorating Veterans Day in Idaho and will soon conduct ceremonies for Idaho National Guard troops leaving for Iraq. Otter said that people around the free world support American troops on Veterans Day. Otter … Continue reading
Allred brought exemptions into limelight, but Otter doesn’t oppose review (video)
Democrat Keith Allred is responsible for bringing sales tax exemptions offered by the state to the forefront of the race for governor. Since the beginning of his campaign, Allred has consistently drilled his opponent, Republican Gov. Butch Otter, about the … Continue reading
Otter announces creation of energy conservation studies institute (video)
In the end, says Idaho Gov. Butch Otter, the energy debate is all about the how the energy is used. Maybe that’s why Otter, joined by a host of business interests from across the Gem State, created the Energy Efficiency … Continue reading