States Seek Waivers From No Child Left Behind law
EDUCATION BEAT: The No Child Left Behind law has given some state school systems targets they know they can't meet. They are asking the federal government to relax the rules.
View ArticleElection Websites: Idaho
Being Online Is Still Not Enough provides state-by-state reviews and analysis based on detailed criteria of election websites for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
View ArticleGovernors Preview Their 2012 Priorities
TODAY'S TAKE: From a constitutional amendment to expand gambling in Kentucky to creation of a health insurance exchange in Idaho, some governors are not waiting until 2012 to declare their agendas.
View ArticleIdaho State of the State Address 2012
BOISE, Idaho - Jan. 9 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. C. L. "Butch" Otter's (R) 2012 state of the state address: Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Honorable Justices, my fellow constitutional...
View ArticleStates Try to Help Veterans Find Jobs
With U.S forces out of Iraq and combat troops slated to leave Afghanistan in 2013, states are readying for an influx of returning troops who will be looking for work.
View ArticleCaucus Confusion: A Recurring Headache for GOP
For the first time, Idaho Republicans are trying presidential preference caucuses on Tuesday. Jonathan Parker, the state party's executive director, is excited about the chance to hold party building...
View ArticleIdaho Education Chief Tom Luna Talks Reform
Tom Luna, Idaho schools superintendent and president of the Council of Chief State School Officers, sat down with Stateline recently to share his vision on federal and state education policy.
View ArticleBest of #StateReads: Changed Minds on the Death Penalty
This week’s extraordinary journalism about state government, tagged to #StateReads on Twitter.
View ArticleIdaho: Widening Gap Update
Although Idaho consistently paid, or exceeded, its full annual pension contribution from 2005 to 2010, the system was 79 percent funded in fiscal year 2010 and faced a $3 billion funding gap.
View ArticlePunch-Card Voting in Idaho
Nearly 12 years ago, the world learned about the hanging, dimpled, and pregnant chads produced by punch-card ballots. That voting technology and the chads that come with it are now mere memories—except...
View ArticleIdaho State of the State Address 2008
BOISE, Idaho -- Jan. 7 -- Following is the prepared text of Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's (R) state of the state address: Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Mr. Pro Tem, honorable members of the Legislature, Mr....
View ArticleIdaho State of the State Address 2009
BOISE, Idaho - Jan. 12 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. C. L. "Butch" Otter's (R) 2009 state of the state address. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Mr. Pro Tem, honorable members of the...
View ArticleIdaho State of the State Address 2010
BOISE, Idaho - Jan. 11 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. C. L. "Butch" Otter's (R) 2010 state of the state address. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Honorable Justices, my fellow constitutional...
View ArticleIdaho State of the State Address 2011
BOISE, Idaho - Jan. 10 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. C. L. "Butch" Otter's (R) 2011 state of the state address: Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Honorable Justices, my fellow constitutional...
View ArticleStill Risky: Checking Accounts in Idaho
Checking accounts, the most widely used financial product in America, contain hidden risks that can harm consumers. Four of the 12 largest banks nationwide offer checking accounts in Idaho and hold 47...
View ArticleBest of #StateReads: Abuse Suits Against Scouts Hinge on State Laws
This week’s extraordinary journalism about state government, tagged to #StateReads on Twitter.
View ArticleIdaho Education Changes Under Attack
Last year Idaho passed comprehensive new education laws aimed at altering classroom practices. Now there’s an effort to repeal them at the polls.
View ArticleUnions Make Strong Showing at the Polls
Labor won big contests in Indiana, California and New Hampshire, while results were mixed in Michigan.
View ArticleStates Challenge ‘Secret’ Campaign Money
With the rise in undisclosed political spending by non-profit groups, officials in several states are trying to figure where the money is coming from.
View ArticleThe Impact of the Fiscal Cliff: Idaho
Federal and state finances are closely intertwined, and the fiscal cliff’s tax and spending provisions will have consequences for states.
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