Idaho Politics Weekly Newsletter

Details: Written by Super User; Category: newsletter; Published: 12 September 2016

Monday, September 12, 2016

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This Week In Idaho Politics

Poll: Crapo, Simpson and Labrador Enjoying Healthy Leads
By Bob Bernick, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
Idaho’s all-Republican congressional delegation up for re-election this year appear safe – they are leading their challengers by healthy double-digit percentages, a new Idaho Politics Weekly poll shows....

Guest Column: Work Needed to Prevent Catastrophic Fires
By Congressman Raul Labrador, First Congressional District
Every year, Idahoans and others in the West suffer through wildfires that damage public health, destroy valuable timber, wreck watersheds and kill wildlife....

Guest Column: The Leadership Idaho Deserves
By James Piotrowski Congressional Candidate, 1st District
One of the greatest parts of running for Congress is the opportunity to speak with the people of Idaho. Over these past months, I can’t count how many great conversations I’ve had with the hard working Idahoans who make this state what it...

The 15th Anniversary of 9/11 & National Security
By Steve Taggart, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
I have vivid memories of September 11, 2001. I had been living in the Washington, D.C. area for a few years previously but had moved back to Idaho Falls in 1999....

Democrats Look to Complete Sweep of Boise
By Chuck Malloy, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
I heard it countless times when I was growing up in North Idaho, and the sentiment for some people is as strong today. The key for better statehood is for North Idaho to separate from those hardheads in the south and form its own state. ...

Idaho Economic Outlook: Starting STEM Education Early
By Randy Shumway, Zions Bank Economic Advisor
While purchasing school supplies is a necessary part of getting a child ready for the school year, academics are obviously much more important....

Press Release: New Idaho Institute Seeks Wisdom of Lincoln
By Press Release
The wisdom and political positions of Abraham Lincoln, though expressed 150 years ago, stand as 21st Century guideposts to redirect both the Republican Party and modern day American politics, according to the newly formed Idaho Lincoln Institute...

Idaho Presidential Race: Trump 44%, Clinton 23%, Johnson 13%
By Bob Bernick, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
Donald Trump has plateaued in Idaho, a new Idaho Politics Weekly poll shows....

Guest Commentary: Idahoans Love State, Country & Liberty
By Congressman Raul Labrador, First Congressional District
Last week I completed my summer tour of all 19 counties in Idaho’s First District – the most beautiful in America....

Guest Column: We Need to Accelerate Talent Pipelines
By Jeff Sayer
Idaho has a problem. Simply spending money in education, if it works, will not show an economic return for at least 10 years, maybe longer, and we can’t wait that long....

2018 Governor's Race Could Get Interesting
By Chuck Malloy, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
Well...we have a race for governor in 2018. Russ Fulcher, who two years ago ran a surprisingly close race against Gov. Butch Otter, joins Lt. Gov. Brad Little in the 2018 Republican sweepstakes....

Political Calendar Highlights

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Ada County Round Up
When: Tuesday, Sept 13, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Otter Ranch, 1009 S Star Rd, Star, ID
Please join Governor C.L. “Butch” and Lori Otter at the 2016 Ada County Round Up for BBQ, music and games. Adults $25, students $12, 12 and under free. Reserve your tickets by September 12th, tickets are $35.00 at the door. Please RSVP to Megan Reichle at adagopsec@gmail.com. Interested in purchasing a table or being a sponsor? Contact Emily Baker at EBaker.ed@gmail.com or 202-744-7567.

Boise State 2016 State of the University Address
When: Thursday, Sept 15, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Boise Centre East, 850 W. Front Street, Boise, ID
Members $35, nonmembers $45. More info.

Kootenai Democrats Music by the Lake Benefit Concert
When: Thursday, Sept 15, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 2530 S Highway 95, Coeur D Alene, ID
Live music, catered appetizers, and a no host cash bar. Music by Pamela Benton and Kathy Colton and the Reluctants. More info.

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