This article originally appeared on the Idaho Conservation League Blog on February 20, 2019 This month, ICL has seen two major milestones in our energy and climate work: Gov. Little…
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ACLU OF IDAHO COMMENT IN RESPONSE TO SENATE PRO TEM BRENT HILL’S LETTER REGARDING PROGRESS ON AMENDING THE IDAHO HUMAN RIGHTS ACT
by Kevin KelpeThis article originally appeared on the ACLU of Idaho’s Blog on February 20, 2019 BOISE—Today, Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill sent a letter to members of the media regarding…
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Public School Funding Formula still under construction
by Kevin KelpeIEA President, Kari Overall addressing at the joint session This article originally appeared on the Idaho Education Association Blog on February 15, 2019 The funding formula is proving to be…
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IDAHO LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
by Kevin KelpeThis article originally appeared on the Conservation Voters for Idaho Blog on February 19, 2019 With a busy week of committee hearings, there will be a lot of opportunities to…
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Legislative Update: Don’t Blink!
by Kevin KelpeThis article originally appeared on the Idaho Conservation League Blog on February 15, 2019 We had an electrifying week at the Statehouse! E-bikes, EVs and solar panels were some of…
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Is Idaho’s Largest Lake Ready for Another Rail Bridge?
by Kevin KelpeThis article originally appeared on the Idaho Conservation League Blog on February 14, 2019 Locals ask that all risks be addressed before building another bridge across Pend Oreille. For Immediate…
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Snake River Water Quality in the Spotlight
by Kevin KelpeThis article originally appeared on the Idaho Conservation League Blog on February 13, 2019 Water quality problems in the Snake River have been brought to the attention of Idaho’s lawmakers…
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Joint Education Committees Get Feedback on Funding Formula Language
by Kevin KelpeThis article originally appeared on the Idaho Education Association News Page on February 8, 2019 Education stakeholder groups, including the IEA, and several individuals addressed a joint session of the education committees…
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Legislative Update : Wolves, Water and Wilderness
by Kevin KelpeThis article originally appeared on the Idaho Conservation League Blog on February 8, 2019 Wow – What a week! The wilderness really felt it this week as the Snake River, wolves and…