Hundreds of Idaho legislators, Statehouse staffers, reporters and lobbyists underwent “respectful workplace” training on Tuesday, and top legislative leaders vowed that harassment is “never acceptable in the Idaho state Capitol.” Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill, Rexburg, added, “This is not just sexual harassment, but any kind of harassment...
The Southwest Idaho chapter of NOW, the National Organization for Women, held a “State of the State of Idaho Women” event at the Idaho state Capitol this afternoon. “As a working taxpayer and the mother of two brilliant girls, I have deep concerns about the…
Legislators, lobbyists, reporters and Statehouse staffers are filling the Lincoln Auditorium this afternoon for the mandatory “respectful workplace” training; a second session will follow for those who don’t attend the first. The screen at the front of the room says, “Creating and Maintaining a Respectful…
House Speaker Scott Bedke just announced “some bad news” to the House: “Former Rep. Brandon Hixon has tragically taken his own life. Our thoughts go first to family and friends who are suffering from this loss.” Bedke said, “We should … support those who are...
Under questioning from both co-chairs of JFAC, Sen. Shawn Keough and Rep. Maxine Bell, Jani Revier, Gov. Butch Otter’s budget director, had this explanation for why the governor’s budget proposal doesn’t account for transferring $27.5 million to the Idaho Transportation Department’s strategic initiatives fund, as...
Jani Revier, Gov. Butch Otter’s budget director, is presenting the governor’s budget to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee this morning. Some new information that’s emerged: Due to a drafting error, half of the “surplus-eliminator” transfer that lawmakers approved last year, to split any year-end surplus funds…
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