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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — With a looming deadline approaching, insurers are making a last-ditch plea to Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter for a nonprofit, state-based insurance exchange in Idaho as part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul

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LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — He's one of Idaho's most-recognized political faces, a former Democratic governor in a Republican-dominated state. But Cecil Andrus blames both parties for creating a leadership void — and calls for a return to what he thinks were the good old days when public servants were interested in solving problems, rather than just raising money or getting re-elected

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The budget chief for Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter will be stepping down at the end of the month with plans to return to the private sector. Wayne Hammon is resigning on Sept. 28 to become executive director for the Idaho Associated General Contractors

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho plans to fly flags at state government buildings at half-staff through Sunday, to honor a firefighter and a soldier who were recently killed in the line of duty.

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A 16-member task force appointed by Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter to figure out a way to   dissuade the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from listing sage grouse as an endangered species has submitted its recommendations to the governor

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(KLIX)- Two magic valley Students have gotten scholarships from the governor’s office. Demsie Butler and Roxanne Hill received the 2012 Governor’s Cup Scholarships. It’s for students headed to college. Butler

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(KLIX)-There are two knew appointments to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Governor Otter Announced the appointments of commissioners of Regions 4 and 7. Region 4 is the Magic Valley and Joan Hurlock of Buhl, wi

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A retiring state lawmaker has joined Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's campaign to retain new education laws that limit collective bargaining while phasing laptops into the classroom and making online learning a requirement. State Rep. Mack Shirley of Rexburg has been named treasurer of the governor's political action committee, YES! For Id

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Last night was likely last night for members of the “Occupy Boise” protest to camp out on state property across from the Idaho Statehouse.  The House on Friday passed emergency legislation to remove the protesters from their encampment.

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Governor Butch Otter and members of his administration will be in Sun Valley December 21st. The capital for the day event will coincide with Sun Valley ski resorts 75th anniversary. The Governor, his cabinet along and

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