Tag Archives: Chuck Winder
Senate approves mandate for ultrasounds before having an abortion
After nearly two hours of debate and strong emotions, the Senate Monday voted 23-12 in favor of Senate Bill 1387, which would require women to have an ultrasound before terminating a pregnancy. The legislation now moves to the House for … Continue reading
Idaho Senate signs off on charter school cap removal, measure heads to Otter
The Idaho Senate signed off Thursday on removing a cap to limit the number of charter schools created in the Gem State each year. Senators passed the bill on a 22-12 vote. The House previously agreed to the bill on … Continue reading
Tax break for out-of-state aircraft maintenance sent to governor
It’s not often a sales tax break passes through the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee. In fact, it has been at least four years since one was approved by the committee. Last week Rep. Frank Henderson’s, R-Post Falls, bill … 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
Idaho’s credit rating moves up
Businesses could be thinking more highly of Idaho’s state government, as the state’s credit rating rose in the latest evaluation by ratings company Standard and Poor’s. The state government got an AA+ rating, up from an AA rating. Several state … Continue reading
Senate approves ban on most late abortions due to fetal pain
The Idaho Senate approved banning most abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy due to concerns that the fetuses could feel pain. The vote on the plan was 24-10, with Senate Democrats strongly objecting to the plan. “If you abort … Continue reading
Final piece of Luna’s education plan passes committee
The third and final part of state schools superintendent Tom Luna’s school reform plan passed the Senate Education Committee. The next step will be a full Senate vote, which is currently projected for early next week. The legislation passed the … Continue reading
Fetal-pain abortion ban moves forward in Idaho Senate
An Idaho Senate panel approved legislation that would restrict most abortions after 20 weeks because it could inflict pain on fetuses. The panel approved the plan on a party-line vote, with Democrats trying to make changes to the plan. The … Continue reading