Tag Archives: Marv Hagedorn
Most races ended without much drama, but one senator called his own demise over a year ago
The primary election was not so much sound and fury as it was anti-climactic. Fireworks and change predicted by many among the Republicans produced some fireworks, but not much change. Now that Tuesday’s primary election has ended, what does it … Continue reading
Primary election action all on the Republican side of the ticket
Tuesday’s primary election is a study in what Idaho politics is all about right now: Much ado about not much for the Democrats in that contested races are about as rare as sightings of polar bears in the desert, while … Continue reading
Candidates against banning minors from tanning beds; cite parental control
During the 2012 legislative session, House Bill 486 was introduced, making the use of tanning beds by those under 16 a crime. The bill struggled through the House, even being pulled off the floor and back into committee for a … Continue reading
Candidates overwhelmingly support banning government competition with the private sector
The Idaho Land Board and its duties have raised concerns in recent years over whether the government should be involved with commercial properties, which opponents say puts the public sector in direct competition with private business. The Land Board and … Continue reading
Budget committee restores money to compel single food stamp recipients to look for work
Some 22,000 Idahoans on food stamps are not required to look for work while on the government welfare program, but that could soon change due to action by the budget committee Friday morning. Members of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted … Continue reading
House affirms 2 percent pay hike for most state workers
There have been numerous ideas passed around the Capitol this year as to how the state can make up for four straight years of no wage hikes for employees, but it appears the issue is close to settled. The Idaho … Continue reading
House passes $35 million tax cut
After lengthy debate on the House floor Thursday, representatives voted 49-20 to pass a $35 million tax cut, a move proponents says will enhance job creation. Critics of the legislation, however, argued the bill irresponsibly cuts revenues when critical government … Continue reading
Capitol crossover and key departures could change the Senate culture, make it more like House
All political observers know the election immediately following legislative redistricting leads to colossal turnover in the Capitol. This year, that turnover, combined with a newly closed primary election system and key retirements, could lead to an Idaho Senate that aligns … Continue reading
House panel defeats bill denying state worker raises, supports 2 percent wage hikes
In quick action Thursday, the House Commerce and Human Resources Committee killed a bill that would have denied state workers raises in the next fiscal year. A second measure, basing raises on merit alone, was altered to match a prior … Continue reading