Budget talks dominate as lawmakers set revenue plan
State legislators report general agreement on a 155.5 million revenue projection and eight million in federal funds with contingency reserves. A tentative Joint Finance figure near 159 million signals ongoing debates to fund services, with final budget figures expected by week end as adjournment looms. The House Resources Committee advances a general state deer season proposal to start the 45 day season in October, while liquor vendor residency requirements move from two years locally to six months statewide.
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House Resources Committee
Opposition Grows in Idaho Kindergarten Bill Hearing
A Boise education panel heard SB1124 allowing state operated kindergartens at local option. Testimony included support from Dr J Casper Idaho Falls superintendent and D F Engelking urging state involvement while opponents cited tax fears and waste concerns.
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Boise Coalition For Education
Boise
Robert V. Hansberger
J. Casper
Idaho Falls
D.F. Engelking
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Idaho Road Conditions Warn Of Icy Patches And Snow
Idaho state and federal highway agencies report icy spots and broken or broken snow floors across major routes. U S 55 and 95 Banks to Adams County Mica Hill U S 12 Orofino to Kooskia Lolo Pass and Lookout Pass areas show ice and snow hazards. Interstate 80N Bare and dry U S 20 and 26 Fairfield Arco to AEC icy stretches. Interstate 15 Monida Pass Sage Junction to Montana line icy sections.
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Ashton Hill
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Legislature debates biennial budgeting and liquor store shifts
The Idaho House considers a change to accommodate small shops by allowing local owners to handle liquor stores when sold locally. Senate State Affairs Chair Dean Summers says bills on biennial budgeting and sessions are stalled unless a committee member requests action. Visitors this week included Iris Hammons Sandpoint George Phillips Clark Fork Robert Saboe Bonners Ferry Ellen Peters Priest Lake Byrd Krizensky Priest River Lee White Sandpoint and Jim Brockway Sagle.
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Dean Summers
Boise
Iris Hammons
Sandpoint
George Phillips
Clark Fork
Robert Saboe
Bonners Ferry
Ellen Peters
Priest Lake
Byrd
Les Krizenesky
Priest River
Lee White
Jim Brockway
Sagle
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