A Legislative Update
By Ben Olson Reader Staff By all accounts, the 2017 legislative session got off to a bumpy start. Lobbyists, reporters and lawmakers alike have acknowledged this session has had a “wonky” feel to it....
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Rep. Scott reinstated to committee assignments
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff District 1 Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, was restored to her committee assignments Wednesday morning after a punitive four-week suspension. The North Idaho lawmaker, who began her sophomore term this...
Scott punishment provokes fallout
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s been a week of attacks and counterattacks in the Idaho House of Representatives following Rep. Heather Scott’s loss of her committee positions. The Blanchard Republican was stripped of...
Scott faces possible reprimand for sexual favors remark
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, is taking heat for allegedly saying that female legislators only gain leadership positions if they “spread their legs.” The Idaho Statesman reports that several witnesses...
Mistrusting the messenger:
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff There was no love lost between Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, and the press last month. During the organizational session for the 2017 Idaho Legislature in early December, Associated Press...
Idaho elected officials prepare for 2017 legislative session
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff With the 2017 Idaho legislative session due to kick off Jan. 9, Idaho lawmakers will decide how to use an unexpected windfall in tax revenue. In the wake of...
Scott responds to harassment accusations
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, said accusations of her supporters harassing Democrats are yet another symptom of an ugly election cycle. The comments follow claims from the Idaho Democratic Party...
Battle lines drawn in representative race
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The race between Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, and Democratic challenger Kate McAlister for District 1 representative seat A is heating up. With the weeks dwindling before the Nov. 8...
Candidates forum scheduled for Nov. 2
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Want to learn more about the candidates running for local and state offices? You’re in luck. The Sandpoint Reader and SandpointOnline.com will be co-presenting a candidate forum on Wednesday,...
Interfaith Alliance complaint against Scott surfaces
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff An alleged January confrontation between Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, and an Interfaith Alliance of Idaho board member resulted in the organization filing a complaint against her. The letter of...
