Tag Archives: Gary Schroeder
Changes in Idaho Senate GOP could make it resemble the House
Several primary election losses by Republicans in the Idaho Senate could lead to a shift toward the right for the Senate that could align it more closely with the Idaho House of Representatives. Victorious Republican challengers in north and east … Continue reading
Sen. Gary Schroeder on managing wolves, parks, and working lands (video)
Idaho’s wolf hunt, the first sanctioned hunt in the lower 48 United States, closed March 31, with hunters killing 186 wolves out of a statewide limit of 220. The future of Idaho’s wolf hunt could be decided by a Montana … Continue reading
Senate panel puts roadblock on requiring school district to put records online
Members of the Idaho Senate Education Committee want to see legislation that would require public school districts and charter schools to publish all of their financial transactions on their websites. The plan will now head to the amending order, but … Continue reading
Senate approves shielding hunter names from records requests
The names of hunters could soon be off-limits to people making public records requests to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). The Idaho Senate approved legislation that would prevent IDFG from releasing the names and business information for … Continue reading
Senate approves early high school graduation program, with changes
The Idaho Senate Tuesday approved a pilot project that would allow high school students to graduate early and receive funding to attend state universities. Senators added a six-year expiration date to the program, so it will need to be approved … Continue reading
Senate panel approve public records exemption for hunters
The names on Idaho hunting and fishing licenses are closer to being off limits to open records requests. On a 7-2 vote, with the two Democrats on the committee voting no, the Senate Resources and Environment Committee Wednesday approved legislation … Continue reading
Senate panel delays vote on public records exemption for hunters until Wednesday
An Idaho Senate committee delayed voting on legislation that would exclude the identity of anyone with an Idaho hunting, fishing, or trapping permit from state public records laws. The delay came as the Senate Resources and Environment Committee ran out … Continue reading
Board of Education could give university presidents more power
The Idaho State Board of Education could get additional authority to administer and delegate state school policy. The Senate approved legislation Monday that claims to make the state board more efficient. The House already approved the legislation, but senators added … Continue reading
Senate approves Atchley’s appointment to education board
The Idaho Senate approved the appointment of Emma Atchley of Ashton to the State Board of Education. Sen. Gary Schroeder, R-Moscow, called Atchley a tremendous, motivated, and smart person. “She’s done a lot in her life,” he said. Atchley is … Continue reading