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Some Idaho cities eye raising electricity fees
Several Idaho cities are looking to create or increase electricity fees that are pennies on the dollar for consumers but add thousands of dollars to city budgets for utility projects or other public works. In most cases, these added payments … Continue reading
Prisons looking at charging fees to inmates, families, parolees
The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is looking into charging or raising user fees to offenders and their families on things such as visits, including in-person or through online video conferencing, and cost of supervision for people on probation and … Continue reading
Chief justice suggests marriage license surcharge
Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Daniel Eismann told lawmakers that the state court system is meeting its obligations to citizens, though court dockets are packed and the state has reduced funding to courts due to economic conditions. “We appreciate the … Continue reading
State park fees going up in July
Idahoans looking to explore state parks this summer will face higher fees than in the past. The increased user fees on camping, mooring boats, and annual passes are an effort by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to … Continue reading
Burdick disputes criticisms and proposed reforms from judicial election challenger (video)
Idaho Supreme Court Justice Roger Burdick is facing his first contested election on the May 25 primary, and he said he’s willing to debate the facts and the role of Idaho’s courts with his challenger, Judge John Bradbury. Burdick has … Continue reading
Invasive species boat inspection stations to open in southern Idaho Tuesday
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced that two boat inspection stations, looking for invasive quagga and zebra mussels, will open on Tuesday. Across the state, 18 inspection stations will be open this summer. The first two stations to … Continue reading
Boat sticker fees increase for non-residents, canoes
Some boaters on Idaho waters could see a sticker shock, thanks to an increase in the price of a tag to fend off invasive species. The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) Monday raised the price of boat stickers … Continue reading
Senators want to change House’s texting ban
The Idaho Senate Transportation Committee wants to make changes to the House of Representatives’ version of a ban on texting while driving. The House ban includes lower fees for texting behind the wheel than the Senate plan, which would make … Continue reading
Senate texting ban sponsor will vet new House plan
The backer of a ban on texting-while-driving in the Idaho Senate said he needs to study a new plan approved by the House Friday before deciding if he can support it. “It’s a different approach,” Sen. John McGee, R-Caldwell, said … Continue reading
Offenders in Idaho facing guilty fee of up to $100
The Idaho Legislature wants to pass off some of the cost of running courts in Idaho to people convicted of crimes and infractions. The Senate approved fees that range from $10 to $100 for offenders found guilty, which should raise … Continue reading