Idaho teacher negotiation law urged to tighten contracts
Idaho chief school officer Dr Roy Truby called for changes to the teacher negotiation law saying it is not functioning and must be revised. He proposed binding arbitration options, clearer negotiation rules, and deadlines to resolve impasses, plus a talent bank to rotate top teachers among districts. He noted the need for stronger inservice training and regional offices set by July 1. Dr T H Bell echoed focus on results and societal needs.
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Richard Charnock
Sun Valley
Idaho
UPI
Roy Truby
Truby
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Department of Education
Colleges of Education
Andrus to Film Idaho Wilderness Proposal Documentary
Gov. Cecil D. Andrus plans a 30 minute documentary costing 75000 funded by a Pacific Northwest Regional Commission grant to promote a 1.8 million acre Central Idaho wilderness classification. He argues wilderness boosts Idaho’s economy through outdoor industry spending and jobs despite logging and mining opposition. Congress will decide final acreage.
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Boise
UPI
Cecil D. Andrus
Idaho
Pacific Northwest Regional Commission
Andrus
Gas Rate Increases Granted in Idaho Utilities
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved rate increases for Intermountain Gas and Washington Water Power to offset higher Canadian gas prices. Washington Water Power’s rise took effect last Friday, Intermountain’s this Tuesday. For a typical 200 therm winter bill, Intermountain adds about 5.27 dollars to 48.01, Washington Water Power adds about 5.34 dollars to 37.72. The orders cover increases for company used gas and transmission losses with requests of 143,494 and 16,000 dollars respectively.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Intermountain Gas Company
Washington Water Power Company
Washington
PUC
Washington Water Power
Intermountain
Idaho Hearing Endorses Minimum Streamflows Across State
Eight witnesses testified before the Legislative Interim Committee on Minimum Streamflow in Coeur d Alene in support of setting minimum water levels in Idaho streams and lakes to protect health, water quality, aquatic life and recreational uses. Don Troy cited drinking water concerns while Bill Goodnight noted depletion from growth and urged standards to sustain sport fishing economics.
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COEUR d@ALENE
Idaho
UPI
Legislative Committee
J. Ward Chatburn
R-Albion
Don Troy
Panhandle
Bill Goodnight
State Fish and Game Department
IFG License Sales Drop To Cause Project Cuts
Idaho Fish and Game Director Joseph Greenley warned that funding shortfalls from hunting and fishing license sales will force cutbacks on projects. He cited inflation, rising operating costs, and lower license revenue due to buyer resistance to fee increases.
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IFG
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