Author: Chloe Rambo
Public schools – a new generation
BOISE — It’s not all about increased test scores, said Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna. He said he wants to see students succeed in everyday life, and increased technology […]
Considering concealed carry–Bill allowing concealed carry on college compuses reintroduced in Idaho legislature
BOISE — The Senate Affairs Committee heard a bill Monday that would change the firearms policy on public state college campuses and universities in Idaho. If passed, the bill would […]
Rebooting Otter’s executive budget — Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy to push alternative budget
Chloe Rambo Argonaut BOISE — It’s a brand new plan and quickly gaining nods from Idaho education heavyweights. Michael Ferguson, director of the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy, released an […]
New session, new ideas — Lawmakers gather in Boise for 2014 legislative session
BOISE — Today marks the end of the second week of the 2014 legislative session, and much has been discussed, beginning with Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s State of the State […]
Giving hope, ensuring safety
Under Idaho state law, it is still possible to fire a person on the basis of sexual orientation — just as it is lawful to ban a person from renting […]
CEC committee votes to increase state employee salaries
We need help, we really do,” said Mechelle Thomas, an employee at the Idaho State Veterans Home in front of the joint Change in Employee Compensation committee Wednesday.
Education, water and wolves top Otter’s budget
This is the year for education, “K-through-Career,” Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter said during his State of the State address Monday in Boise. Otter opened up the 2014 Idaho Legislative Session […]
‘Blueprint for going forward’
Despite the 2014 legislative session being just a day shy of its commencement date, Idaho’s Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter spoke with reporters and the public during the Associated Press legislative […]
Historic Fort Russell District to change boundary lines following survey
The boundaries of the Fort Russell Historic District may soon expand to include more historic homes following a reconnaissance survey beginning next month.