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 …
NACo Annual Conference from the WIR Representative
NACo’s Annual Conference & Expo 2016 took place in Los Angeles County, California this year from July 22-25. Gordon Cruickshank is currently serving on the IAC Board of Directors as the WIR Representative and is now the Immediate Past President on WIR Board of Directors. The following is a report from Commissioner Cruickshank on his …
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University of Idaho Launching Online MPA Program
The Department of Politics and Philosophy at the University of Idaho offers the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree for students interested in careers in the governance and management of local governments and communities. Students can expect to leave the program with intellectual and analytical skills, and the practical experience needed to enhance their ability …
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2016 IAC Candidate Profiles
The IAC Annual Conference is just around the corner, which also means the hottest election in 2016 is almost here! Not the 2016 Presidential Election, but the 2016 IAC Election for Board Members! All of the candidate profiles are available on the IAC Website to browse before you vote. These are all great candidates, so …
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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