Tag Archives: Idaho Capitol Commission
State retirement system also serves as bank, holding millions in business loans
Besides facilitating a pension system for many state and local workers, the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) is also serving as a commercial lending institution and holds nearly $600 million in business loans. Information provided by PERSI to … Continue reading
Hartgen bill would reduce role of Idaho Capitol Commission
It’s not often that a government agency comes to the Legislature without asking for more money or more time on an assigned project, or so says Rep. Stephen Hartgen, R-Twin Falls. Hartgen, a member of the Idaho Capitol Commission since … Continue reading
State Street project aims to improve Capitol safety
A project directly behind the Idaho State Capitol in downtown Boise is looking to increase safety for drivers, tourists, and legislators alike. The road directly behind the Capitol has caused concern among many state officials for years. Officials and … Continue reading
House praises Capitol restoration workers
Members of the Idaho House took a few minutes Tuesday to thank the people who built their new digs. The House voted unanimously to to commend workers who helped to restore the Capitol building in Boise during it’s two-year restoration … Continue reading
Courts, juvenile corrections see spending reductions in JFAC
The budget for Idaho courts approved by lawmakers Tuesday shows a $3.1 million reduction, but that could go away if lawmakers approve a $25 fee for all offenders found guilty. The reduction is $408,000 beyond the recommendations from the governor. … Continue reading
Legislators receive free prints of the Capitol building
Idaho legislators received free prints of Paul Brown’s watercolor of the Idaho Capitol building on Monday. The prints were given to lawmakers from anonymous donors via the Idaho Capitol Commission. In the Capitol gift shop, the same prints are valued … Continue reading
Otter releases statehouse rededication video
Earlier today, Governor Butch Otter released a Youtube video showing his speech at the Idaho State Capitol Rededication ceremony, held January 9th on the Capitol’s front steps. Speaker of the House Lawerence Denney, R-Midvale, and Senate Pro Tem Bob Geddes, … Continue reading
Capitol Commission asks for 15 mph speed limit behind capitol
The Idaho Capitol Commission wants the Ada County Highway District to lower the speed limit of the section of State Street that runs behind the Capitol building from 30 mph to 15 mph. Commission Chairman Andrew Erstad wrote in a … Continue reading
Group plans prayer service for Capitol building
The Interfaith Alliance of Idaho will perform a dedicatory prayer service in the Idaho State Capitol Building the same day the Idaho Capitol Commission will open the newly-renovated building back up to the public. Jana Kemp, a member speaking on … Continue reading