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Week 9 (3-12-2010)Week in Review: State budget writers are just about finished with their annual duties, but the rush to finish the 2010 legislative session may be slowed down by some major roadblocks. Rep. Maxine Bell and Sen. Dean Cameron, the co-chairs of JFAC, join House Majority Leader Mike Moyle and Senate Minority Leader Kate Kelly for a discussion about the controversial Idaho Education Network, the public education budget’s struggle to pass both houses, higher education cuts, and the increased dependence on user fees to sustain the Dept. of Parks & Recreation. Continues . . .
Week 9 (cont.)Across the Spectrum: Citizen commentators Sue Reents, Tom Ryder, Dolores Crow, and Mark Snodgrass meet for coffee and conversation about perceived personality clashes in the Legislature and the prospect of raising taxes to offset the budget crisis. Below the Dome: Political analyst Dr. Jim Weatherby, Betsy Russell of the Spokesman-Review, and Idaho Statesman Editor & Columnist Kevin Richert join Thanh Tan to discuss the week in Capitol politics. Topics include: IEN, the public television budget set by JFAC, the passage of the Idaho Health Freedom Act in the Senate, a bill to outlaw texting while driving, illegal immigration, and the hiring of more state tax auditors. The discussion ends with a preview of the races to watch in the May primary and analysis of Gov. Otter’s “love letter” to businesses in neighboring states — and the angry reaction it created from the governor of Washington. Public Servant of the Week: Sen. Patti Anne Lodge of Huston (District District 13).
Unanswered questions Health care conscience bill is fair and logical The wrong bill and the wrong path to reform In Idaho, medical miracles cost too much User fees: A tricky - and politically volatile - issue Keep records public, for the benefit of the public
Obama nominates Idaho woman for state U.S. Attorney post Idaho budget panel trims university spending by $67.6M Former Interior secretary shares her thoughts Idaho Senate sends 'Health Freedom Act' to Otter Idaho Senate panel advances bill on CAFO records Western governors tell EPA to leave coal ash regs to states |
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