Monthly Archives: April 2008

U of I Law School in Boise would cost $5-$6 million

Proposed U of I Law School in Boise would focus on business and intellectual property law. Would cost the school $5 or $6 million more. Would nearly double size of the school. Backers pitching the State Board of Ed today … Continue reading

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Syme wants less bombs, more butter

Conservative blogger Adam Graham interviews U.S. Senate candidate Scott Syme. Iraq war vet, Wilder farm boy wants quick withdrawal from Iraq, focus on economic problems at home, streamlined guest worker process and smaller government. Looks up to McClure: Less bombs, … Continue reading

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Idaho County commish, Dem challenging Heinrich

Idaho County commissioner Randy Doman will challenge Sen. Lee Heinrich in November. Doman: “And let’s not forget that good government requires personal integrity and truly serving the community, not serving oneself or those who contribute to your staying in office.” … Continue reading

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Luna touts progress at Legislature

State schools chief Tom Luna in CDA touting progress at Legislature. Luna: “iSTARS was the closest Idaho has ever come to an improved teacher pay plan. It failed to pass the Senate by just one vote. I don’t consider that … Continue reading

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Yost trying to get on ballot in Boise’s District 15

Matt Yost, first time candidate for Legislature, fighting disqualification. He was not registered to vote in the district for a year, though he has lived there. Six candidates disqualified by Secretary of State for carpetbagging. Yost is fighting for chance … Continue reading

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Risch has a cool mil

Jim Risch: LaRocco needs to raise $12,315 a day to stay competitive. April filings show Risch raised $512,893 in three months. LaRocco pulled in almost $200,000. None of Risch’s primary opponents filed with the FEC late Tuesday, according to the … Continue reading

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Otter vetoes sole tax break repeal of session

Gov. C. L. “Butch” Otter vetoed the only tax break repeal to make it through the ’08 Legislature. 5 percent tax break for business research nearly repealed, then near repeal vetoed. Otter channelling Bedke: “To withdraw this small but important … Continue reading

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