State Employee Pay Increase Guidance Sought
Idaho lawmakers clash over how large a state employee pay raise should be. Democrats push 7.5 percent, Republicans offer 5 percent or 7.5 by tier. Joint Finance Appropriations Committee asks leadership to provide guidance as budget talks stall.
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Energy Workshop in Moscow Focuses on Environment
A citizens energy and environment workshop sponsored by the Atomic Energy Commission and University of Idaho continuing education rolls out this month. Dr. Hobart G. Jenkins says participants learn about energy needs and environmental issues with an Energy-Environment Simulator. Beaverton leaders Robert Neely and Harold Wik join Dr. Jenkins, with Fred Rose of Idaho State University also participating. They present Feb 10 at Wallace High School and Kellogg High School, then Wallace Rotary Club that evening, and Feb 11 at the Saundpoint Chamber of Commerce noon meeting and a world affairs class.
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Idaho voters urge spending surplus on roads and buildings
Senator Art Manley says 342 northern Idaho residents petitioned for using the state budget surplus for highway and public building construction to boost employment and tax revenue. He notes support for a $20 grocery tax credit and property tax relief while funding highways and the permanent building fund from the $22.2 million surplus.
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Humane Agents Bill Offered In Idaho Senate
The Idaho Humane Society urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to create state humane agents with arrest and impound power. The committee, already handling cruelty to animals and humane officers under the Department of Law Enforcement, said the proposal may move to the State Affairs Committee due to deadlines.
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Students in Skirts Rise as Teachers Expect Change
Fashion forecasters say girls in skirts are no longer a minority in classrooms as schools reopen. Trends shift toward more female students wearing skirts, signaling broader acceptance of uniform or dress options this academic year.
Church Seeks Joint Senate House CIA Hearings
Senator Frank Church proposed joint hearings with a House intelligence panel to investigate CIA abuses. The Senate panel will report by September. the House vote to create a parallel 10 member panel is expected around February 18 with a report due January 31, 1976. Church said both chambers may coordinate and hire a lean staff of 30 to 40, warning leaks will lead to firing.
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Scientists criticize U S reliance on multiple warheads
University of Montana researchers Dr. E W Pfeiffer and Dr. Meyer Chessin disputed U S policy to resume multiple warheads at Malstrom Air Base Montana. They argued the policy threatens global stability and local Montana residents while contending the Soviets are not ahead.
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Surplus May Rise in Idaho General Fund
Boise residents may see a higher general fund surplus this year than the $22.2 million first estimated. Rep. Ralph Olmstead said January revenue projections show sales tax growing 17.3 percent, with individual income taxes up 52 percent though less certain. Projections cap next year’s general fund at $224.5 million and any extra surplus could finance up to $6 million in county school funds for property tax relief, with remaining funds prepaying the parks department debt.
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Cited Fuel Tax Urged as Long Term Highway Funding
Idaho transportation leaders debate a permanent fix to highway funding as a Senate committee hears that the highway division needs an extra 4.2 million dollars for maintenance and bridge programs. Chair Carl Moore cautions against quick, temporary solutions.
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