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This Week In Idaho Politics
Paulette
Jordan launches bid to unseat Sen.
Risch By Chuck Malloy,
Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor Idaho Democratic
senatorial candidate Paulette Jordan has been around long enough to
know a thing or two about politics in the Gem State. It's certainly
no mystery to her why Democrats fail to gain traction in statewide
elections.
A flock of
political swallows doth a springtime
make By Stephen
Hartgen It is said that one swallow does not signal a
coming spring, but a flock of swallows -- well maybe. No single
sentiment out of Boise suggests a complete turnabout in Idaho
conservative politics, but there are some indicators that the
infectious anti-government fever of some on the Idaho alt-right is
fading.
Some
legislators are keeping the Capitol hot button
busy By Jim
Jones As usual for this time of year, the hot button
has swung into action at the state Legislature. Among the hot button
issues are the usual suspects--guns and abortion--but transgender
bills have been added to the mix this time around.
May primary
election is coming into
focus By Steve Taggart,
Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor Idaho's May 19
primary election for some federal and many state and local offices
is around the corner and the broad themes are emerging.
Guest
opinion: Investing in intervention will save us millions
in prison funding By Rep. Greg
Chaney, Chair, House Judiciary, Rules & Administration
Committee Idaho's prisons are overcrowded, and that's
costing us a lot of money. But it's money that must be spent to
protect the safety of every Idahoan. However, we're also planning to
invest in community programs to help keep former inmates out of
prison. That can save us much more in the long run.
News
release: Idaho Tourism to host regional meetings in
March By News
Release The Idaho Commerce/Tourism Development office
will hold statewide meetings with each of Idaho's seven designated
travel regions beginning March 10. Attendees will learn about Idaho
Tourism marketing efforts, available resources, and grant rules and
opportunities, and can share news and concerns affecting their
region.
We'll soon
see what $500 million can
buy By Chuck Malloy,
Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor It doesn't take a
political genius to know that a Republican presidential nominee will
carry Idaho by a wide margin. As a result, it doesn't make sense for
candidates on either side to spend much time and resources in the
Gem State.
We're
already 'Greater Idaho,' even without 'Little
Oregon' By Stephen
Hartgen Gov. Brad Little was certainly correct when he
said on national television last month that some eastern Oregon
areas wanted to join Idaho because of our more conservative values.
Yep, anyone who knows the Oregon high desert country would agree it
has a lot in more in common with Idaho than Oregon's "greener"
mountains, coastline and social norms.
Message
bills and the U.S.
Constitution By Steve Taggart,
Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor "I do solemnly swear
(or affirm, as the case may be) that I will support the Constitution
of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Idaho,
and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of (insert office)
according to the best of my ability." - Oath of office for Idaho
officials
D15 Coffee When:
Tuesday, March 10, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Where: Boise Co-op 2350
N Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID
Nez Perce County Republican
Women Meeting When: Tuesday, March 10, 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Red Lion Hotel Lewiston, 621 21st St,
Lewiston, ID A group of dynamic republicans, educating the
community. For more information, contact This email
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, NPCRW President.
Boundary County Lincoln Day
Brunch When: Saturday, March 14, 12 p.m. to 2
p.m. Where: Best Western Plus Kootenai River Inn Casino &
Spa, 7169 Plaza St, Bonners Ferry, ID Contact This email
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, or call 208-255-9866.
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