Tag Archives: Brent Hill
Senate ethics committee to look into conflict of interest charge against Pearce
On Thursday Senate Minority Leader Edgar Malepeai, D-Pocatello, requested an investigation into a possible ethics violation by Sen. Monty Pearce, R-New Plymouth. The violation concerns Pearce not disclosing his potential personal interest in oil and natural gas drilling legislation in … Continue reading
Amid sexual misconduct allegations, Sen. John McGee resigns his Senate seat (video)
As was first reported by IdahoReporter.com, the Idaho Senate career of John McGee, a Republican from Caldwell, is over. Senate Pro Tem Brent Hill, R-Rexburg, announced McGee’s resignation at a Wednesday afternoon press conference, telling reporters that the Caldwell Republican … Continue reading
Budget surplus ticketed to education, taxpayers
Idaho’s state budget closed with an $85.3 million surplus during the last year, and most of that money is already accounted for, heading to schools or taxpayers on their next income tax return. Almost $60 million of the money will … Continue reading
Senate leader won’t comment on GOP legislator’s anti-Republican remarks (video)
The top man in the Idaho Senate is not saying if Sen. Tim Corder, R-Mountain Home, will face discipline for some anti-Republican remarks he made at a conference of the Idaho Education Association (IEA) Friday. Corder encouraged delegates of the … Continue reading
Senate approves new primary plan with party registration
The Idaho Senate approved a new primary election system that could limit voting in the Republican primary to registered Republican voters. The legislation requires the state to start asking voters to register as members of a political party or as … Continue reading
Census population data will spur redistricting
The U.S. Census Bureau released the headcounts for Idaho cities and counties Tuesday, information wil that fuel changes to the state’s political map. The state population grew 21 percent from 2000 to 2010, with the state’s four largest counties fueling … Continue reading
Senate passes two parts of Luna’s reform plan
The Idaho Senate approved two of the three parts of state schools superintendent Tom Luna’s reforms for public schools. Both plans, S 1108 and S1110, now head to a House committee, where they will be heard next week. The third … Continue reading