CAT Board Welcomes Two New Members
The Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program welcomed two new board members on January 1st: Senator Maryanne Jordan, Boise, and Commissioner Bill Lasley, Power County. Legislators are appointed to the CAT Board by legislative leadership. Legislators serve at the will of their legislative body and all terms of service are indefinite. Senator Jordan is serving her …
2016 Capitol Christmas Tree Project Wrap-Up
By Keith Lannom, Forest Supervisor, Payette National Forest After more than a year of planning, the 2016 US Capitol Christmas Tree project is almost complete. Brian Harris and Chris Niccoli are driving back to McCall now, once they are home safely, I will consider the project 100% complete. Tuesday evening, December 6th, Idaho 5th grader …
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2016 Recognition Awards – WTS SW Idaho
WTS SW Idaho is now seeking nominations for the 2016 Recognition Awards. It’s a great way to honor those who support our organization and its goals, and to heighten awareness of WTS in the transportation community. The SW Idaho Chapter will select a recipient for each of the categories below so nominate a recipient for …
General Election Results
Want to see how the election turned out for Idaho’s counties? Check out our General Election Results page. Results are unofficial until canvassed.
Introducing Miguel Legarreta, Associated Taxpayers of Idaho President
I am proud to be the new President of the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho (ATI). I have over 14 years of government affairs experience including working in Governor Kempthorne’s office and most recently as the director of public policy for the Boise Regional REALTORS. The ATI’s mission is to provide independent, nonpartisan information and education on …
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IDeal 529 College Savings Program: 15 Years of Opportunity
IDeal—Idaho 529 College Savings Program, is celebrating its 15-year anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, IDeal is reaching out to stakeholders across the state to share the impact IDeal’s made and the stories behind IDeal’s progress. IDeal was created by the Idaho Legislature in 2000 and launched in 2001. As our state’s 529 college savings program, …
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IAC Announces Scholarship Awards
Idaho Association of Counties announces the 2016 recipients of the IAC Scholarship. Seven Idaho students have received a $1,000 scholarship from the Idaho Association of Counties. They are: Austyn Gunderson, a freshman at Lewis and Clark State College, is the recipient of the IAC Scholarship for District 1 . Austyn is the daughter of Florence …
New Census Bureau Population Estimates by Age Pinpoint Oldest and Youngest Counties in Idaho
Based on median age, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today which counties in Idaho had the oldest populations and which had the youngest. The U.S. median age ticked up from 37.6 on July 1, 2014, to 37.7 on July 1, 2015. These estimates examine population changes among groups by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin nationally, as well …
Idaho Department of Lands Prepares For Coming Wildfire Season
With the onset of very hot temperatures increasing the potential for larger fires in Idaho, the wildfire season clearly is under way. The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is finalizing its review for fire season preparedness with all the Idaho Resource Areas and the combinations of suppression resources are ready for the tough months ahead. …
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WIR elevates the Western county voice
NACo’s Western Interstate Region advocates at the federal level for counties in 15 Western states and promotes policy solutions that enhance the Western quality of life.