Gov. Butch Otter announced Friday that he chose Gayle Batt of Wilder to fill the House seat vacated by the passing of former Rep. Pat Takasugi, also a Republican from Wilder. Takasugi passed away Nov. 6 after a prolonged battle with cancer. His term ends in December 2012. Batt will be no stranger to the [...]
People & Politics
Canyon County GOP prefers Batt, Rice, or Syme to fill vacant House seat
By Dustin Hurst
November 16th, 2011
November 16th, 2011
Five apply to fulfill Takasugi’s term; committee to decide Wednesday
By Dustin Hurst
November 15th, 2011
November 15th, 2011
Higgins won’t run for re-election in 2012
By Dustin Hurst
November 14th, 2011
November 14th, 2011
Rep. Pat Takasugi passes away after prolonged battle with cancer
By Dustin Hurst
November 7th, 2011
November 7th, 2011
Appeals court sides with Idaho, other states on individual mandate
By Brad Iverson-Long
August 12th, 2011
August 12th, 2011
Crapo not on deficit ‘super committee’
By Brad Iverson-Long
August 10th, 2011
August 10th, 2011
Debt plan clears Congress with Labrador in opposition
By Brad Iverson-Long
August 1st, 2011
August 1st, 2011
Idaho’s congressional delegation active on many issues as debt deadline nears
By Brad Iverson-Long
July 29th, 2011
July 29th, 2011
Labrador: debt debate major, but expect a deal
By Brad Iverson-Long
July 23rd, 2011
July 23rd, 2011
