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 Annual from the eyes of the President
NACo’s Western Interstate Region 2016 Conference took place in Teton County, Wyoming this year from May 24-27. Presiding over this year’s conference was Gordon Cruickshank, Valley County Commissioner and WIR President. Cruickshank is currently serving on the IAC Board of Directors as the WIR Representative and is now the Immediate Past President on WIR Board …
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UI Study Shows Growing Hispanic population contributes to K-12 enrollment growth and labor supply
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 1, 2016 —Hispanics make up 18 percent of Idaho’s K-12 school population – but accounted for 42 percent of enrollment growth in the last five years, according to a University of Idaho study. The Hispanic population is not increasing due to recent immigration, however. Immigrants who came to the U.S. since …
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.
2016 Unofficial Primary Election Results
IAC has compiled a list of the results for the May 17th primary election: 2016 Primary Election Results. Results are being updated as they come in!
U.S. Communities announces new technology solutions contract
We are excited to announce the launch of the new national U.S. Communities cooperative contract for Technology Products, Services, Solutions and Related Products and Services with the following supplier partners: Carahsoft awarded for Google for Work products, services and solutions DLT Solutions awarded for Amazon Web Services products, services and solutions Insight Public Sector …
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April is National County Government Month
Each April, National County Government Month (NCGM) is an annual celebration of county government. For the past 25 years, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has encouraged counties to promote county services and programs during NCGM. This is an excellent opportunity to show that counties matter and raise awareness of the vital role we play in residents’ lives …
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IAC Legislative Staff Update – Week of March 14
Public defense This was a big legislative week for public defense. House Bill 504 passed the Senate on 3/15, and is heading to the Governor’s desk. The funding bill, which would provide the $5.5 million to make HB504 possible, was introduced on 3/16, passed the House unanimously on 3/18, and is making its way to …
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2016 Primary Candidates
Interested to see how the county races are shaping up for the May primary? Look no further! IAC has compiled a list of all 44 counties and the candidates for the open county positions: 2016 Primary Candidates.
2016 Legislative Update
We are almost done with another legislative session. I wanted to bring you up to date with what the Legislative Committee has been working on both with our IAC resolutions, but also other items that may have impact on Idaho counties. First the IAC resolution package for 2016: Absentee Ballot Mailing Deadline: (S1274). Has passed …