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Senate says its goodbyes...

Sr.com BlogsEye On Boise

The Senate has been saying its goodbyes, including emotional farewells from the longest-serving Idaho senator ever, Sen. Denton Darrington, R-Declo; from Sen. John Andreason, R-Boise; Sen. Joyce Broadsword, R-Sagle; Sen. Diane Bilyeu, D-Pocatello; Sen.... »

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Tax cut debate: 'We're not competitive'

Sr.com BlogsEye On Boise

Among comments in the tax cut debate so far: Sen. Nicole LeFavour, D-Boise, said, "I guess I would look for a bill at this point in the session that creates jobs, and this one I don't think does. ... I am really sorry to see that this is the bill we ha... »

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Senate ethics debate: 'People should not be exposed to public embarrassment'

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Among the debate in the Senate on proposed new Senate ethics rules: Sen. Jim Rice, R-Caldwell, said, "People should not be exposed to public embarrassment or ridicule when there is no legal or factual basis for the allegations. .... This bill does stre... »

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Senate considering big changes in its ethics rules, including more secrecy

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The Senate Judiciary Committee this morning took up three changes to Senate rules, including a major revision of its ethics rules. Among the changes: More secrecy. Under the proposed changes, ethics complaints would be secret until the bipartisan Senat... »

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Why Nonini didn't like LeFavour's Xmas gift...

Sr.com BlogsEye On Boise

Idaho Statesman reporter Sean Cockerham had a profile today of Sen. Nicole LeFavour, D-Boise, who is running for Congress against 2nd District GOP Congressman Mike Simpson. Cockerham wrote, "Nicole LeFavour knows what it’s like to fight incredible odds... »

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Public school budget passes Senate, 31-4

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The Senate has voted 31-4 in favor of SB 1410, the single largest piece of the state budget: The public school budget for next year. The appropriation bill includes a 4.6 percent increase in state general funds, but just a 0.4 percent increase overall.... »

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Senate passes long-sought anti-bullying bill on 25-8 vote

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The Senate has voted 25-8 in favor of SB 1358a, the long-sought anti-bullying law. The bill clarifies the definition of bullying in Idaho schools, an infraction; requires school districts to have policies and to train staff on the issue, and to report ... »

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Anti-Bullying Bill Passes Through Senate

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Following a year-and-a-half of compromising and this morning's lengthy debate, the Idaho Senate voted 25-8 to advance Senate Bill 1358a - better known as the anti-bullying bill. The measure, sponsored by Boise Democratic Sen. Nicole LeFavour, requires ... »

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