Monthly Archives: April 2008

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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the only tax break repeal to make it through the ’08 Legislature. 5 percent tax break for business research nearly repealed, then near repeal vetoed.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 →