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Montana Senator Wants $8 Million From Taxpayers For Mexico Wall
Montana Senator Wants $8 Million From Taxpayers For Mexico Wall
Montana Senator Wants $8 Million From Taxpayers For Mexico Wall
Montana Senator Scott Sales, a native of Bozeman, is considering a plan that would redirect Montana taxpayer funds from healthcare, education and sewer and water projects, to helping facilitate the construction of the border wall proposed by President Donald Trump, according to a new report by the billingsgazette.com.
Idaho Lawmakers Big Players in “Fiscal Cliff” Debates
Idaho Lawmakers Big Players in “Fiscal Cliff” Debates
Idaho Lawmakers Big Players in “Fiscal Cliff” Debates
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo and U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson could play key roles in crafting legislation concerning the nation's deficit and debt as the so-called fiscal cliff approaches. The Idaho Statesman reports the two Republican lawmakers from Idaho say they want to see a deal reached...
Former State Senator Asked for Sex in Capital Office
Former State Senator Asked for Sex in Capital Office
Former State Senator Asked for Sex in Capital Office
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Police records show former Republican state Sen. John McGee was accused of propositioning a female aide for sex and making other unwanted advances inside his Idaho Capitol office. The woman gave her account of the February encounters to State Police detectives...
Idaho Senator Among Top Twenty Wealthiest In Congress
Idaho Senator Among Top Twenty Wealthiest In Congress
Idaho Senator Among Top Twenty Wealthiest In Congress
Idaho Senator Jim Risch has been named the 16th-wealthiest member of Congress by a Washington DC newspaper.  Roll Call estimates that Risch is worth $19.78 million, up .5 percent from last year. Risch is the only Idaho lawmaker  to make the list of the 50 most wealthy members of Congress...
Idaho State Sen. John McGee Blocks Vote On Probe
Idaho State Sen. John McGee Blocks Vote On Probe
Idaho State Sen. John McGee Blocks Vote On Probe
Republicans in canyon county seeking to weigh in on whether state Sen. John McGee should remain the local party chairman were stymied on Tuesday night when the 38-year-old lawmaker helped block an immediate resolution vote. On Tuesday evening, at a local Canyon County GOP Central Committee meeting, McGee succeeded in diverting the resolution to the group's executive committee, rather than holding
Senator John McGee Arrested For Drunk Driving, Stealing Vehicle
Senator John McGee Arrested For Drunk Driving, Stealing Vehicle
Senator John McGee Arrested For Drunk Driving, Stealing Vehicle
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