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Dairymen Disappointed about No Farm Bill
Dairymen Disappointed about No Farm Bill
Dairymen Disappointed about No Farm Bill
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The head of the Idaho Dairymens Association says his members are disappointed that  Congress wasn't able to pass a federal farm bill with provisions to help the struggling industry before the election. Bob Naerebout says dairy farmers "harvest a crop every day, 365 days of the year" and it's critical for them to have stability in the farm bill...
Volunteer Fire Fighter Arrested for Arson
Volunteer Fire Fighter Arrested for Arson
Volunteer Fire Fighter Arrested for Arson
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials in Boise County say they've arrested an 18-year-old volunteer firefighter suspected of igniting a blaze that destroyed one home and is threatening about 100 other residences. Authorities identified the suspect Tuesday as Nathanial Fay Bartholomew...
Idaho Home Prices Brighter Than Most
Idaho Home Prices Brighter Than Most
Idaho Home Prices Brighter Than Most
WASHINGTON (AP) — Idaho's housing rebound over the 12 months ending in July was among the most robust in the country. CoreLogic says Idaho posted a 10 percent increase in home prices in that time, second only to Arizona. Nationwide, home prices jumped 3...
Fire Guts Jerome Home
Fire Guts Jerome Home
Fire Guts Jerome Home
JEROME -- Police are investigating what caused a home in Jerome to ignite Sunday evening. Jerome City Police tell KTVB the single level home was completely gutted by the fire. The home is located on Mountain View Drive.  The report of fire was called into Jerome dispatchers at about 6 p...
Blitz House Nearly Complete
Blitz House Nearly Complete
Blitz House Nearly Complete
(KLIX)- The Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley is wrapping up one of its Blitz Build houses. That’s where they build a house from the ground up in just 5 days. More than two dozen businesses and organizations pitch in to help make it happen...
GOP Rep. Phil Hart Loses Re-election Bid
GOP Rep. Phil Hart Loses Re-election Bid
GOP Rep. Phil Hart Loses Re-election Bid
idaho.gov KTVB - A tax-protesting northern Idaho Republican representative has lost in his four-way primary. Rep. Phil Hart was defeated by challenger Ed Morse in Kootenai County's District 2 race. Morse faces Democrat Dan English in November. Hart has been fighting the state and federal government over hundreds of thousands in unpaid income taxes.
Twin Falls Driver Blacks Out – Hits House
Twin Falls Driver Blacks Out – Hits House
Twin Falls Driver Blacks Out – Hits House
(AP) - Police say a Twin Falls man blacked out while smoking a synthetic marijuana substance and drove his vehicle into a house. No one was injured during the incident Monday. Police say 24-year-old Casey McElliot was cited for reckless driving. A preliminary investigation by the Twin Falls Police Department found McElliot had been smoking a product called Hayze  and blacked out just before striki
Idaho House Pulls Ultrasound Bill From Agenda…For Now
Idaho House Pulls Ultrasound Bill From Agenda…For Now
Idaho House Pulls Ultrasound Bill From Agenda…For Now
For several days the conversation at the State Capitol has been ongoing… should a woman be required to get an ultrasound before an abortion?  Wednesday, movement on that bill was halted when Rep. Tom Loertscher, the Chairman of the House State Affairs Committee canceled a hearing set for today.  The bill cleared the senate Monday but before it could land in the house, Chairman Loertscher pulled it
Idaho House Passes Anti-Texting Bill
Idaho House Passes Anti-Texting Bill
Idaho House Passes Anti-Texting Bill
(AP) - Texting while driving could hit drivers in the wallet under a bill that has passed the House. House lawmakers voted 53-17 Tuesday to bar motorists from using smartphones and other hand-held devices to send written communications.
Idaho House Approves Bill Capping Spending
Idaho House Approves Bill Capping Spending
Idaho House Approves Bill Capping Spending
(AP) - The House has approved a bill that is aimed at capping annual general fund spending at a little more than 5 percent of total personal income in the state. The bill approved 48-21 Monday would set the cap at a rate of 5.3 percent of the total personal income generated by Idahoans, estimated at $54.1 billion for fiscal year 2013.
House Passes Raise For State Workers
House Passes Raise For State Workers
House Passes Raise For State Workers
House lawmakers supported a 2 percent, across-the-board pay hike for state workers, while lamenting not having more for employees who've seen their wages cut nearly every year since the 2008 recession.
Last Night For Occupy Boise
Last Night For Occupy Boise
Last Night For Occupy Boise
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.
Idaho House Considers “Standards” Bill
Idaho House Considers “Standards” Bill
Idaho House Considers “Standards” Bill
A bill introduced Tuesday in the House State Affairs Committee would set a standard for leaders in Idaho's House of Representatives.   The bill, introduced by Rep. Julie Ellsworth, R-Boise, would remove House leaders from their leadership position if they are convicted of DUI or a drug offense.
Medical Reform Nullification Bill Revived
Medical Reform Nullification Bill Revived
Medical Reform Nullification Bill Revived
Lawmakers are advancing a revived push to nullify the federal health care overhaul in Idaho. The House State Affairs Committee voted along party lines Monday to send the measure, led by Republican Represenative Vito Barbieri of Coeur d'Alene, to the full House...

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