Nonprofit group aims to help voters get informed
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
An independent streak has long been a feature of politics in the Idaho panhandle. Whether that skewed to the right or left of the political …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
An independent streak has long been a feature of politics in the Idaho panhandle. Whether that skewed to the right or left of the political …
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris
Idaho Capital Sun
The court proceedings for a public records lawsuit against Rep. Priscilla Giddings, R-White Bird, won’t take place until after the adjournment of this legislative …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, has come under fire from the hard-right contingent of the Idaho GOP for his vote against the Idaho Parental Freedom in …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
In a 29-minute speech Jan. 10, Idaho Gov. Brad Little delivered his fourth State of the State at the Capitol in Boise, officially opening the …
By Clark Corbin
Idaho Capital Sun
Gov. Brad Little teased plans to return some of the state’s historic projected budget surplus to Idahoans next year during a speech Dec. 1 …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The race for Idaho lieutenant governor has gotten significantly smaller (and more interesting), with the announcement Nov. 21 via Twitter by candidate Luke Malek that …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Statehouse reporters have confirmed that the Idaho Legislature will reconvene Monday, Nov. 15 in Boise, specifically to take up federal COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements …
By Clark Corbin
Idaho Capital Sun
The Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Oct. 19 did not discuss or debate Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s supplemental budget request to have taxpayers …
By Clark Corbin
Idaho Capital Sun
Top legislative leaders are working on a plan to bring the Idaho Legislature back into session at the Statehouse in Boise, Speaker of the …
By Clark Corbin
Idaho Capital Sun
While serving as acting governor on Oct. 5, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin issued a new executive order banning public schools and the State Department …
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