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Editorial Roundup: Idaho

By The Associated Press Apr. 09, 2021 03:06 PM EDT
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers: Welcome back, Idaho legislators. Wear a mask. We’re not paying for another recess ...

Editorial Roundup: Idaho

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 12:41 PM EDT
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers: Idaho lawmakers prefer potholes over pupils April 1 The...

FILE - In this June 4, 2020, file photo, Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. A dirty word for many Republicans is making the rounds on Capitol Hill -- earmarks. For nearly a decade, both chambers of Congress have abided by a ban on earmarks, or spending requested by a lawmaker to fund a specific project or institution back home. But Democrats are moving to bring back the practice, leaving the GOP lawmakers divided over how to respond.(Al Drago/Pool via AP, File)
Democratic push to revive earmarks divides Republicans

By Kevin Freking Mar. 13, 2021 12:30 AM EST

Editorial Roundup: Idaho

By The Associated Press Feb. 18, 2021 11:23 AM EST
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers: Republican legislators try to make it harder to get initiatives on Idaho ballot — again ...

Editorial Roundup: Idaho

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 01:12 PM EST
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers: As good as it is, Simpson’s plan isn’t enough Feb. 9 The...

Editorial Roundup: Idaho

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2021 03:15 PM EST
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers: This line the Republican Party will not cross Feb. 4 The...

Idaho lawmakers have not yet approved spending $900M in aid

By Keith Ridler Feb. 01, 2021 04:33 PM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho state lawmakers in a power struggle with Republican Gov. Brad Little say they should have been called back into session last year to...

Idaho power struggle appears to tilt away from Legislature

By Keith Ridler Jan. 28, 2021 06:35 PM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Attempts by the Republican-dominated Legislature to wrest power from GOP Gov. Brad Little when it comes to emergency declarations during a...

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, file photo, the Idaho Senate gathers in the Statehouse in Boise, Idaho. Two former Republican speakers of the Idaho House of Representatives say attempts by the Republican-dominated House and Senate to strip Republican Gov. Brad Little and future governors of emergency powers endanger Idaho residents. (AP Photo/Keith Ridler, File)
Ex-Idaho House speakers blast lawmakers over power struggle

By Keith Ridler Jan. 27, 2021 07:37 PM EST

Editorial Roundup: Idaho

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2021 02:52 PM EST
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers: Nothing grabs a politician’s attention like a wallet Jan. 20 ...

Editorial Roundup: Idaho

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 02:16 PM EST
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers: Taxpayers should demand a refund Dec. 16 Idaho Mountain...

Editorial Roundup: Idaho

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 04:05 PM EST
Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers: If they won’t say it, Mr. President-elect, we will Nov. 12 ...

Editorial Roundup: Idaho

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2020 02:08 PM EDT
Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from Idaho newspapers: The Idahoan surfing the waves of partisanship ...

The Latest: Fulcher wins 1st District GOP primary

Jun. 02, 2020 11:35 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Latest on Idaho's primary election (all times local): 9:12 p.m. Rep. Russ Fulcher has won the...

FILE- In this Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, file photo then Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan addresses supporters at an election night party in Boise, Idaho. Jordan has announced she's challenging Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch. Jordan announced Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, she plans to run against the two-term senator. Jordan in 2018 became the first woman to become the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Idaho but lost in the general election to Republican Gov. Brad Little. (AP Photo/Diane Loos, File)
Jordan to face Risch in Idaho's U.S. Senate race in November

By Keith Ridler Jun. 02, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

A man guards change rooms at the stadium as the Parramatta Eels and the Brisbane Broncos of the National Rugby League resume play without spectators, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Brisbane, Australia. Two rounds of matches were played in the NRL in March before Australia and New Zealand went into lockdown and closed borders in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. (AP Photo/John Pye)
Full contact: Aussie rugby league back after 2-month break

By John Pye May. 28, 2020 08:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018, file photo, voters cast their ballots at Collister Elementary in Boise, Idaho. On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, Idaho is holding an entirely mail-in primary for the first time as the state works to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger, File)
Idaho's first mail-in primary moves ahead amid coronavirus

By Keith Ridler May. 17, 2020 12:04 PM EDT