Monthly Archives: January 2009

Obama throws agnostics a bone

Posted on 26 January 2009 by Nathaniel Hoffman

Obama tips hat to nonbelievers in inaugural Paleo did not even notice, but Lloyd Lowe did in theThe Arbiter. “Obama said: “… We know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians … Continue reading →

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State audit staff cuts will deplete tax revenues

Posted on 26 January 2009 by Nathaniel Hoffman

Does cutting tax collectors cost the state more? Carlson asks the question in the IBR.

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Cuts hit mental health center

Posted on 26 January 2009 by Nathaniel Hoffman

Community mental health crisis center victim of budget cuts. citydesk on

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Panel approves medical leave cuts

Posted on 22 January 2009 by Nathaniel Hoffman

Senate panel approves administrative cuts to state worker leave. Sagness tried to stop it: “Don’t strike it. Redefine it.” Hopkins at Magicvalley.com.

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Crapo backs some kinds of stimulus

Posted on 19 January 2009 by Nathaniel Hoffman

Sen. Mike Crapo, who told us last week he is skeptical of federal stimulus spending, tells the Associated Press he likes fed money for nuke cleanup. Crapo in Seattle P-I: “This is exactly the kind of thing a stimulus package … Continue reading →

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ITD audit a big duh

Posted on 19 January 2009 by Nathaniel Hoffman

Idaho shells out $450,000 to state the obvious: roads need more care. Senate transportation chairman John McGee: “It reiterates what the governor’s been saying for the last two years-our roads are falling apart … You pay a little bit now, … Continue reading →

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Trailer park rights battle launched

Posted on 19 January 2009 by Nathaniel Hoffman

Phylis King wants to protect mobile home residents from losing the land under their homes. Boise Democrat teamed up with Emmett Republican Carlos Bilbao to write laws protecting mobile home park residents. King: “It seems like a really good cause. … Continue reading →

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