Tagged: legislative update
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint
Reader Contributor
The Idaho Legislature opened for business Jan. 4 with the state’s constitutional officers taking the oath of office. Five days later, Gov. Brad …
By Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle
Reader Contributor
The 2022 legislative session adjourned for the year on March 31. Accomplishments of the session are an indicator of Idaho’s strong economy and …
By Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle
Reader Contributor
In the Legislature, as in life, we play the hand we’re dealt. Fortunately, the deck is currently stacked in Idaho’s favor and I …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Education funding
The powerful Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee unanimously approved a budget for Idaho public schools March 3, amounting to $1.977 billion in fiscal year 2021 …
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, …