This week at the Capitol
By Sen. Maryanne Jordan
Reader Contributor
Rep. Sue Chew is helping fight soaring drug prices by expanding who can donate unused medications and what organizations can receive them. On Monday, …
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Medicaid expansion lawsuit brought before Idaho Supreme Court
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments for and against the implementation of Medicaid expansion in the state Tuesday as part of a lawsuit filed by …
Scott, Green partner on bill targeting abortion
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 …
Lawmakers prepare for 2019 legislative session
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
As the new year approaches, so too does the beginning of the in Boise, set to begin on Jan. 7.
New and veteran legislators alike …
‘We can’t let Idaho remain a “scroll-down” state’
Rep. Ilana Rubel
Asst. House Democratic Leader
Reader Contributor
Idaho is at the bottom of a national ranking again. The latest blow comes from WalletHub, which rates Idaho as the …
Idaho’s ongoing battle against CBD oil
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The 2018 legislative session has concluded. While Idaho lawmakers passed a variety of legislation that championed conservative causes such as tax relief, restricting abortion, allowing …
Idaho lawmakers oppose new federal lands without vote
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Idaho House and Senate passed a House Joint Memorial to tell Congress they “oppose any new federal national monument designations or further designations of …
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 …
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 …
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…
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