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Bonneville County GOP ‘SIC ‘Em’ committee wants Idaho legislators to answer to party, not voters
Carrie: Did you know a list of grievances has been filed against all six Republican legislators from Idaho Falls legislative districts 32 and 33? Jerry: By whom? Carrie: The Bonneville County Republican Central Committee. Their legislative chairs appointed a “Special Investigative Committee” to make sure legislators are voting the way the central committee interprets the party […]
With Idaho LAUNCH, high school seniors can benefit from funding for in-demand career training
Carrie: Guess who are the luckiest kids in Idaho right now? Jerry: Who? Carrie: High school seniors. Jerry: Why’s that? Carrie: Because … for the first time ever, Idaho high school seniors who graduate next spring will be eligible for up to $8,000 to cover up to 80% of their tuition and fees at an […]
Idaho primary election ballot initiative will allow independent voters to finally have a say
Jerry: I hear some folks are doing a ballot initiative asking voters if Idaho should change to an “open primary.” Carrie: Yes. Their ballot initiative will end Idaho’s closed Republican primary and create a non-partisan primary open to all voters whether they are affiliated with a party or not. Jerry: So that means the 270,000 Idahoans who are […]
Here’s our 11th annual ‘F.L.U.B.’ and ‘B.I.L.E.’ awards from Idaho’s 2023 legislative session
Carrie: Hallelujah. The Idaho Legislature has adjourned. Now it’s time to announce our 11th annual “F.L.U.B.” and “B.I.L.E.” awards. Jerry: F.L.U.B. stands for “foolish legislator utterances or blunders.” B.I.L.E. is for “bad Idaho legislative efforts,” the worst bills of the session. Carrie: In the “what have you been smoking?” category, the F.L.U.B. goes to Rep. Judy Boyle, […]
Do’s and don’ts for the 2023 Idaho Legislature
Carrie: With the Idaho Legislature back in session, we’ve asked five of eastern Idaho’s top business leaders for their number one do’s and don’ts. Jerry: We’re pleased to share comments from Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot, Bank of Idaho President and CEO Jeff Newgard, Idaho Farm Bureau President Bryan Searle, Ball Ventures CEO Cortney Liddiard and […]