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.
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!
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 Midwinter Legislative Conference
The IAC Midwinter Legislative Conference was a success. It was long week. Committee meetings were held, lots of discussion took place, and sleep was prescribed in the end. The week started out with the affiliate meetings. Wednesday was the bulk of the agenda with all the IAC Committee meetings. The IAC Legislative Reception was beautiful …
Senate Health and Welfare – Medicaid Expansion
Well… Yesterday was an interesting day in the Idaho State Capital. Senator Schmidt presented to the Senate Health and Welfare committee for S1204 and S1205. There was a large turn out. The halls were bustling with the many people to show support and opposition to these bills. We started out good with the Senator’s introducing …
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