Rep. Tom Loertscher, R-Iona, didn’t get support from his own committee Wednesday in his push to move legislative primary elections to August. The House State Affairs Committee, a panel chaired by Loerstscher, voted down his measure after strong opposition from a number of county clerks and Secretary of State Ben Ysursa. Loertscher told his colleagues [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Tom Loertscher’
With defeat of Loertscher bill, legislative primary elections stay in May
By Dustin Hurst
February 8th, 2012
February 8th, 2012
GOP’s change to caucus system, redistricting trouble could move primary to August
By Dustin Hurst
January 19th, 2012
January 19th, 2012
Millions in federal ag money flows to Idaho lawmakers
By Dustin Hurst
May 16th, 2011
May 16th, 2011
Bill to prevent legislative pension-spiking killed, but more discussion may come next year
By Dustin Hurst
April 12th, 2011
April 12th, 2011
House approves $100,000 payment to Republicans for legal costs
By Dustin Hurst
April 6th, 2011
April 6th, 2011
Committee refers bill to limit wind turbine construction to interim panel
By Dustin Hurst
April 6th, 2011
April 6th, 2011
Live blog: House Democrats continue protest, force reading of three-page bill
By Dustin Hurst
March 30th, 2011
March 30th, 2011
Panel delays action on bill to allow concealed carry of guns on college campuses
By Dustin Hurst
March 9th, 2011
March 9th, 2011
House panel defeats measure calling for repeal of the 17th Amendment
By Dustin Hurst
March 1st, 2011
March 1st, 2011
