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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Former Republican state Sen. John McGee will likely be confined by himself in a Boise jail cell for the next month and a half. This living arrangement reflects a precautionary measure taken by Ada County law enforcement officials, who said they fear media attention to his crimes and his public profile could endanger his safety, were he housed in the general population... Read M

(AP) Idaho Republican senators chose Russ Fulcher in a closed session as majority caucus chairman to replace former Sen. John McGee, who quit last week amid sexual harassment allegations from a young female staffer.

(AP) Former Caldwell Senator John McGee has stepped down as chairman of the Canyon County Republican Central Committee. The decision to leave the committee post came days after McGee resigned his Senate seat amid al legations he sexually harassed a female Senate aid...

The AP is reporting that Idaho Senate Republican Caucus Chairman John McGee of Caldwell resigned Wednesday, ending a promising political career that once held prospects of higher office, including Congress and governor. Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill, Majority Leader Bart Davis, and Assistant Majority Leader Chuck Winder announced the charges come in the wake of allegations of sexual haras

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.

(AP) Idaho Senate officials say Republican Sen. John McGee will keep his position as caucus chairman,  the fourth highest ranking post in the GOP controlled chamber. Republican senators met behind closed doors in the Idaho Capitol Wednesday to determine if McGee should retain his leadership post.

The arrest of state Sen. John McGee on charges of drunken driving and auto theft threw the Caldwell Republican's political fortunes into disarray.

Top Story Podcast 10/5/11: First hour - Some Idaho legislators are accepting "per diem" payments for expenses they don't have for living expenses. Second hour - State Of The City and more discussion on the "per diem" payments to Idaho legislators including comments from State Representative Steve Hartgen ...

Some members of the Idaho Legislature, specifically those who live a few miles from the capitol building, are getting a "per diem" for maintaining a second residence.  Yet some of them are staying in their own offices or with the case of Senator John McGee, staying with parents, and they have no outflow of cash...

The Canyon County Republican Central Committee voted NOT to investigate Sen. John McGee's recent DUI/auto theft incident.  Do you think this sends the wrong message to Idaho voters?  VOTE HERE

Southwestern Idaho Republican leaders soundly rejected a measure that sought an investigationinto the circumstances of Sen. John McGee drunken driving arrest in June.

As we first reported yesterday questions still remain about Idaho State Senator John McGee's bizarre behavior last month.  McGee has not responded to media requests for medical records.

State Senator John McGee recently pled guilty to misdemeanor DUI for his recent episode but during a plea agreement another felony charged was dropped.  He also gets his driving privileges back in 30 days.  Do you think he received special treatment...

Top Story Podcast 6/21/11: First hour - Magic Valley Fourth of July Fireworks, Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo, Steve Millington. Second hour - Twin Falls Tonight, Jack Calmore, CEO of The Walker Center regarding addiction and dependency.  Looking for an older show ...

(AP)  A lawyer for a state senator accused of taking an SUV and trailer from a stranger's home and  driving it while drunk says there are "medical explanations" for his client's behavior.

Top Story Podcast 6/20/11: First hour - It appears that State Senator John McGee has gotten himself into a pickle.  He is accused of driving drunk and then stealing a vehicle attached to a 20 foot trailer over the weekend.   Read more here Also, "Downtown Alive" with Tony Prater ...

Members of the Idaho legislator continue their stunned shock over Sunday’s arrest of Senator John McGee, the Majority Caucus Chair. Mcgee was arrested early yesterday morning and charged with grand theft and driving under the influence. Ada County Sheriff's Deputies said it all began Saturday night when McGee started drinking at a golf course at about 10. They said he later left the clubhouse on f