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Idaho Lawmakers To Get Ethics Training
(BOISE) – Idaho lawmakers will get a chance to sit down for some formal ethics training at the start of January’s legislative session. Lawmakers will four hours of training to help them better understand
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Idaho Lawmaker Receives KKK Mailing
(BOISE) – A Idaho lawmaker received a membership application from the Ku Klux Klan but the group is denying it sent the mailing. Rep. Cherie Buckner-Webb of Boise is the state’s only black lawmaker.
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Idaho Ranks 12th in Charter School Laws
(BOISE) – Idaho has among the country’s strongest charter school laws. The Center for Education Reform released the list Monday, ranked Idaho 12th among 42 states with laws allowing charter schools. Last year, Idaho
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Big Changes On The Way For 2013 Legislature
(BOISE) – The 2012 Legislature is over and lawmakers are already looking ahead to a very different session next year. Nine Democratic and Republican senators are retiring, along with another 16 Representatives. Also, 10
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Idaho Legislature Issues Remain Unresolved
(IDAHO FALLS) – The Idaho Legislature is wrapping up this year’s session but some hot-button issues remain unresolved. After 78 days in session, Rep. Jeff Thompson tells Local News 8 lawmakers could adjourn as
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Texting While Driving Bill Moving Forward
(POCATELLO) – Local law enforcement is responding a proposed statewide texting while driving ban. Idaho State Police Lt. Ismael Gonzalez says it happens all the time. The bill is still moving through the Idaho
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Birth Control Bill on Hold for Revision
(BOISE) – Idaho lawmakers voted to place a bill that would counter a federal mandate regarding birth control on hold Monday. A House committee voted to hold the bill so its sponsor could make
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Bill to Ban Underage Tanning Moves Forward
(IDAHO FALLS) – A bill that would ban underage tanning in Idaho is moving forward after being approved in a legislative House committee. Dr. Lindsay Sewell, president of the Idaho Dermatology Society tells Local
Read More »Idaho Lawmakers Begin Work On Budget
(BOISE) – Idaho lawmakers have begun work on the 2013 budget and say even a surplus in revenue doesn’t make the job easier. Rep. Jeff Thompson tells Local News 8 this year presents a
Read More »Idaho Lawmakers Could See Disclosure Bill
(BOISE) – Idaho lawmakers could see a bill requiring financial disclosure re-emerge during this year’s session. Senators passed the bill in 2009 that would require legislators, candidates and their spouses to disclose income sources,
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