ISA & IJAA 2024 New Sheriffs School Recap
The Idaho Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) held their New Sheriffs School from December 9-13, 2024 in Boise, Idaho. This event brought together over 120 sheriffs, lieutenants, jail administrators, and over 55 companies supporting the show as corporate sponsors and exhibitors. All together, 43 out of Idaho’s 44 counties were represented, showcasing the strong commitment to collaboration …
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2024 NACo Board of Directors Report – County Crossroads Joint Symposium
By Kathy Ackerman, NACo Board Representative and Idaho County Clerk The County Crossroads Joint Symposium and National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors Meeting was held on December 4-7, 2024 in Sonoma County, California. This symposium brought together members of the Large Urban Caucus, the Rural Action Caucus, and the NACo Board of Directors. …
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2024 IACA Fall Meeting Recap
Last week, the Idaho Association of County Assessors (IACA) gathered in Boise, Idaho for the 2024 Fall Meeting. This all-day event brought together 40 participants representing 32 counties to collaborate, share insights, and enhance their knowledge. Many attendees extended their stay in Boise to participate in the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho conference the following day. …
New Legislative Leadership Announced
The newly seated Legislature was in town this week to elect leadership for the next two years, select committee chairs and vice chairs, and make committee appointments. In Idaho, majority party leadership and committee chairs have significant influence over legislative priorities, which bills are granted hearings, and the timing of hearings. House leadership is as …
Join an IAC Steering Committee to Help Shape County Policy in 2025
If you’re passionate about county governance and want to help guide critical policy discussions in Idaho, now is the time to act. The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) is accepting applications for membership on up to two steering committees for the 2025 year. The deadline to sign up for currently elected county officials is December …
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ISACC 2024 Annual Conference Recap
The Idaho State Association of County Coroners (ISACC) held its 2024 Annual Conference from September 26 – 27 at the Oxford Suites in Boise, Idaho. This comprehensive training event gathered 43 elected county coroners and deputy coroners from 26 counties across the state, providing a valuable platform for networking and collaboration with peers and industry …
Link Up Idaho: Broadband Update as of October 2024
Update provided by Link Up Idaho The Idaho Office of Broadband (IOB) and the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board (IBAB) are excited to share the following information with the State’s partners and stakeholders. Next IBAB Meeting: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. – noon MT. Meeting details and agenda forthcoming. Idaho’s BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access …
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Boise State Releases 2023 Annual Public Policy Survey
Last week, Boise State University released the 2023 Idaho Public Policy Survey. This statewide annual survey focuses on various issues of particular importance to counties, including Taxes and Budget, Growth Housing & Economics, and Crime. The survey includes a dashboard that allows for a deeper dive into the data, including regionally capturing the data. Some …
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What to Watch: Week of January 16
This Friday, the IAC Policy Staff will be kicking off our weekly IAC Legislative Policy Updates. This meeting is for county elected officials only. We will meet via Zoom at 10 a.m. PST / 11 a.m. MST. Expect an update on the 2023 IAC Legislative Package, including priorities and policies. We also plan to provide …
What to Watch: Week of March 21
This week will likely be the final week of the 2022 Legislative Session. Even though we are in the home stretch, IAC is still monitoring around a dozen bills. The bills highlighted below are still alive and need IAC members to be actively engaged, particularly with the Senate and in the case of one bill, …