Butch Otter

Did Les Bois Park Buy Gov. Otter’s Veto?
Did Les Bois Park Buy Gov. Otter’s Veto?
Did Les Bois Park Buy Gov. Otter’s Veto?
News broke earlier today when Governor Otter vetoed a bill that would have banned Idaho's approximately 250 so-called "historic horse racing" or instant racing electronic gambling machines from Idaho establishments.
Otter Wants More Time
Otter Wants More Time
Otter Wants More Time
BOISE (KTVB) -- Idaho Gov. "Butch" Otter says the U.S. Supreme Court should wait until it receives arguments from Idaho before deciding a case involving gay marriage in the United States.
Otter Won’t Stop Same-Sex Marriage
Otter Won’t Stop Same-Sex Marriage
Otter Won’t Stop Same-Sex Marriage
BOISE (KTVB) -- Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter released a statement Tuesday afternoon indicating he does not plan to take emergency legal action to try to stop same-sex marriage before goes into effect Wednesday.
Idaho Being Sued in Federal Court Over Ag-Gag Law
Idaho Being Sued in Federal Court Over Ag-Gag Law
Idaho Being Sued in Federal Court Over Ag-Gag Law
BOISE -- A coalition of groups and organizations is suing Idaho in federal court over the controversial "Ag-Gag" law.  The Ag-Gag law made it illegal to secretly film animal abuse at agricultural facilities, that is, without permission from the facility.
Governor’s Budget Chief Moves On
Governor’s Budget Chief Moves On
Governor’s Budget Chief Moves On
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...
Otter’s Cheif Of Staff Resigns To take Lobbying Position
Otter’s Cheif Of Staff Resigns To take Lobbying Position
Otter’s Cheif Of Staff Resigns To take Lobbying Position
Jason Kreizenbeck, Governor "Butch" Otter's chief of staff since 2007,  has announced that he is leaving the two-term Republican's administration to form a government affairs business with a longtime Idaho lobbyist. The Idaho Statesman reports that The 39 year old announced his decision Monday to leave the post in an email sent to Otter's staff and top government agency officials... Rea
Idaho misses August tax collection projections
Idaho misses August tax collection projections
Idaho misses August tax collection projections
Idaho missed tax revenue forecasts in August by 4.4 percent or $8.7 million, as individual income tax and sales tax receipts lagged expectations. After two months of the fiscal year, total collections are $403 million, or $9.2 million less than forecast...