Tag Archives: Congress
DHW director uncertain of Medicaid savings
Richard Armstrong, the director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), said he’s not certain that he can come up with the $42 million in savings to Medicaid that lawmakers are asking him to find. “I am being … Continue reading
Senate joins in condemning possible federal clean water expansion
The Idaho Senate approved a memorial critical of a proposed expansion of the federal Clean Water Act. The House approved the non-binding memorial Feb. 18. Congress is considering The Clean Water Restoration Act, sponsored by Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold, … Continue reading
Senate approves memorial against federal horse slaughter regulation
The Idaho Senate approved a joint memorial urging Congress to give states more leeway in dealing with horse slaughter and the problem of surplus horses. The Senate passed the memorial, sponsored by Sen. Bert Brackett, R-Rogerson, on a voice vote. … Continue reading
Senate endorses F-35 program
The Idaho Senate approved the joint memorial in support of the state’s efforts to bring the F-35 fighter jet program to Mountain Home and Boise. The House approved the memorial Feb. 9. “This is a unique opportunity to let our … Continue reading
Crapo talks health care, cap and trade, F-35s (video)
Idaho Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo spoke with IdahoReporter.com Wednesday after addressing lawmakers at the Idaho Capitol. Crapo discussed federal health care and cap and trade legislation, as well as his response to resolutions and memorials aimed at Congress and … Continue reading
Idaho Senator critical of proposed federal horse slaughter ban
The Idaho Senate is considering a memorial telling Congress not to impose new laws that could put more restrictions on horse slaughter. A similar plan failed in the Senate last year after passing the House. The federal legislation, proposed by … Continue reading
ITD won’t need any legal changes if Congress enacts “Stimulus II”
Idaho won’t need to change any laws, just timely spending, if Congress passes a second stimulus to spur jobs in highway construction, according to Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Director Brian Ness. The U.S. House approved the second stimulus package, called … Continue reading
Latest fundraising numbers for next election released
The latest fundraising numbers offer some perspective on this fall’s statewide election. The race with the most competitive fundraising is the 1st Congressional District. Several websites analyzing Congressional races, including CQ Politics and The Cook Political Report, are calling the … Continue reading
Idaho Congressional delegation responds to State of the Union address
Following Wednesday’s night State of the Union speech by President Barack Obama, members of the Idaho Congressional delegation responded to the address. Here are their responses: Congressman Walt Minnick, Democrat: “It was good to hear the president make clear that … Continue reading