Tag Archives: Janice McGeachin
House votes to ban tanning for some minors, sends bill to the Senate
After weeks of debate on the issue, the Idaho House of Representatives voted Tuesday 39-30 to ban tanning for some minors, sending the legislation on to the Senate for consideration. The bill, sponsored by House Minority Leader John Rusche, D-Lewiston, … Continue reading
Senate committee agrees with House, votes to reverse $1.5 million in Medicaid cuts
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted Wednesday to align itself with the Idaho House in support of reversing some of last year’s Medicaid cuts. The panel unanimously supported the idea, which would reinstate $1.5 million in Medicaid services to … Continue reading
LeFavour joins crowded congressional race, McGeachin does not
The two-week filing period for Idaho politicians has come to an end and now residents know who they’ll see on their primary and general election ballots in coming months. Both Idaho congressional races are crowded, but the race for the … Continue reading
Legislation would reverse some of 2011’s Medicaid cuts
Last year, citing slumping revenues due to a down economy and expressing a desire to make Idaho’s budget more sustainable, lawmakers passed a $35 million cut to the Medicaid program. With an improved economic forecast and some feedback on cuts … Continue reading
After a week of candidate filings, few surprises and a slew of retirements
Idaho’s filing period is a week old and there are few surprises and a number of legislator retirements that could turn leadership, at least in the House of Representatives, on its head. Though there have been few shocking filings or … Continue reading
After fervent debate, youth tanning ban bill sent back to committee for more hearings
A bill that would ban minors from using tanning beds is headed back to committee when lawmakers voted, after some tense debate Thursday, to send it there for more deliberation. Legislators voted 42-26 to send it back to the House … Continue reading
Bill introduced to stop camping on Capitol Mall lawn, which would force Occupy Boise to vacate
On Tuesday, Rep. Scott Bedke, R- Oakley, assistant House majority leader, introduced legislation in the House State Affairs Committee to ban camping on the Capitol Mall. The bill would essentially force the Occupy Boise movement to pack up and leave, … Continue reading
State likely to hit $34 million in Medicaid cut goals outlined in last year’s session
In the 2011 legislative session, Rep. Janice McGeachin,R-IdahoFalls, successfully pushed a bill to cut $35 million out of the Medicaid budget. It appears, at least six months into the process, the state will hit its savings targets overall, though certain … Continue reading