State rules in limbo
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
At the end of each legislative session, Idaho lawmakers sign what’s commonly referred to as the “going home” bill.
The bill approves existing administrative rules …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
At the end of each legislative session, Idaho lawmakers sign what’s commonly referred to as the “going home” bill.
The bill approves existing administrative rules …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
North Idaho legislators weren’t home for long before answering questions about the recent session at a Bonner County Republican Women, Inc. meeting Tuesday morning.
U.S. …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The advancement of a bill that would increase requirements for citizen-led ballot initiatives is receiving mixed reviews from North Idaho lawmakers.
Senate Bill 1159, introduced …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
District 1 Rep. Heather Scott is aiming to go toe-to-toe with the federal government in defining the legality of abortion in Idaho.
Scott, R-Blanchard, and …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
We believe strongly in informing the community about candidates running for public office. As part of our commitment to this effort, we present this questionnaire …
By Reader Staff
Voters in the Idaho primary elections showed a strong independent streak even within their parties as they voted Tuesday for a mix of incumbents and challengers – …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Editor’s Note: Rep. Heather Scott is running for the Republican nomination for the District 1 State Representative Seat A, a seat she currently holds.
Sandpoint …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Idaho House of Representatives voted down a gun control bill Tuesday that would have prevented convicted domestic abusers from owning firearms.
The Associated Press…
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
Long-time Hope resident Mark Heisel is a registered Republican.
While he holds economic and social beliefs that may traditionally fall on the bluer end …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It’s been a whirlwind year locally, statewide and nationally. Whether it was major street and infrastructure developments in Sandpoint or the Trump Administration’s first year …
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