House Approves Amended Idaho Employees Pay Plan
The Idaho House passed an amended state employees pay plan after a lunch hour debate. It includes a 2 percent raise after five years and a new 50 step salary schedule with merit pay at top steps, effective July 1 1977. Critics say costs and education funding are not fully shown and warn about longevity pay distribution and performance based raises. Rep Perry Swisher and Rep Harold Reid challenged the plan citing false premises and potential personality conflicts with supervisors. Floor sponsor Rep Ralph Wheeler defended it as removing automatic raises and tying increases to earned merit.
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Andrus urges examining alternatives before coal plant bet
Gov. Cecil Andrus tells Idaho Power counsel that a careful analysis of alternatives is needed before committing public funds to a coal fired plant. He confirms population projection for 1982 at one million from Idaho Tomorrow data and faces audience applause prompting a warning from PUC commissioner Lenaghen.
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Idaho Power President Says Utility Aims to Meet Power Obligations
The Idaho Power Company president, James Bruce, stated the utility is trying to fulfill its obligation to provide power as Gov. Andrus opposes their coal plant plan. He said final decisions rest with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission and that the company will await that ruling and continue service as long as supplies, at lowest cost, remain available. Bruce cited Idaho code demanding adequate service and noted consultants’ input as the PUC reviews future power supply.
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Moratorium on Snake River Diversion Fails in Idaho Senate
Idaho Senate defeated a bill by Sen. John Peavey to impose a 14 month moratorium on diversions from the Snake River downstream from Hager man valley to Brownlee reservoir. Supporters warned of hydroelectric risk during peak irrigation, but opponents argued it would burden land developers and feasibility studies.
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Legislature adjournment blocked over funds for roads and abortions
Idaho lawmakers battled over road funding and public abortion costs as both chambers paused adjournment to reconvene. Bills to raise road revenue faced GOP resistance tied to diesel taxes, while health funding stalled amid proposed abortion restrictions and debates on Human Rights Commission powers.
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St Patrick's Day Green for Treasurer in Idaho
Boise UPI reports on St. Patrick’s Day in the Idaho State Treasurer’s office showing growth since 1961. Marjorie Ruth Moon notes microfilming records under new law while daily receipts rise from 16 to 133 and deposits grow from 57084.45 to 3580062.87.
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