Idaho Fails to Investigate Private Prison Overbilling
By Michael StricklandSay this five times fast:We did do due diligence. We did do due diligence …The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) and Idaho State Police (ISP) leaders are pointing fingers at...
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TODAY! Travis Manning to Announce 2014 Candidacy
by Michael StricklandCaldwell, ID – All are invited to attend the announcement of Travis Manning’s intentions to run for the Idaho Legislature for the 2014 election cycle. Staff from various statewide...
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GOP guns on campus bill could kill nuclear research at Idaho State University
By Michael StricklandIdaho's "fiscal conservatives" seem to be ignoring cost implications, among other things.Idaho State University could lose its license to conduct nuclear research from the Nuclear...
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Boise State: Allowing Guns On Campus Will Cost University $3.5 Million
By Michael Strickland Don't you just love those "fiscal conservatives?"Boise State University says proposed legislation that would allow guns to be legally carried on its campus would cost the school...
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Idaho’s 529 College Savings Plan Offers $529 Scholarships as part of 529 Day...
May 23, 2014: IDeal, Idaho’s 529 College Savings Plan, is actively reaching out to Idaho families, encouraging them to open a college savings account for family members who have future higher education...
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Meridian, Idaho Public Schools Ban The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time...
by Michael Strickland"So Meridian, because of your White fear and discomfort, the youth of your school district will now be deprived of a deep and rich opportunity to understand what it's been like for...
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Police Called on Student Passing Out Free Copies of Sherman Alexie Book
This is an update of my April 15 diary, asking for your help to get free copies of a banned book into the hands of Idaho students.Parents in Idaho called the cops last week on junior-high student...
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Press Conference Highlights Sustainability Practices of Boise Businesses with...
What: A press conference highlighting sustainability practices, businesses, and future goals for carbon reduction, featuring Boise business leaders and Mayor Dave Bieter.
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ID Election 2014: Idaho Statesman Affirms Risch’s “Dilettante” Rep
Sen. Jim Risch thinks "the job is easy."Well … who wouldn’t like a high-paying job that gave you lots of clout and respect and perks without making you work for them?That’s the job U.S. Sen. Risch has...
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Did You Know there was an Idaho Statesman Website Archive?
Tom Luna, Whitewashing Again?UPDATE: 9/15/14: An astute commenter on Sisyphus Facebook page added this: "According to a friend who inquired of the Statesman, articles over a year old are archived in a...
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Idaho Press Tribune: Hixon's Actions "could be highly scandalous, clearly...
Troubled Lawmaker HixonAn Election 2014 DiaryThe Idaho Secretary of State’s Office is investigating Rep. Brandon Hixon (R-Caldwell) after questions were raised regarding his use of campaign...
View ArticleIdaho student Jacob Dorsey drops Wisconsin Assembly race after racist and...
ALERT: HE IS RETURNING TO IDAHOAn Idaho college student withdrew from a political race in Wisconsin after a series of controversial comments.Jacob Dorsey quit his campaign for the Wisconsin State...
View ArticleCongressman Labrador Agrees: Americans Don't Know What Republicans Stand For
Raul Labrador is starting to sound like Joan McCarter:One the of the top conservative voices in the House said Friday that he fears that Republicans could fail to take control of Senate following...
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Support Jana Jones for Idaho state superintendent of public instruction
Idaho’s per-capita student spending is the lowest in the United States. Its teachers are some of the lowest paid. Its students are some of the most unprepared for college. And, not surprisingly, its...
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Election 2014: Richard Stallings is the Right Choice For Congress
Crossposted on 43rdStateBlues" ... when I go into some rural counties, I hear people say they just hate Congress, yet they'll still vote for [his opponent]," writes Richard Stallings.I fist met Richard...
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Election 2014: Shirley Ringo Points Out Labrador's Severe Flaws
Shirley Ringo is Running for Congress He pants too much?He's not housetrained?He barks a lot but can't really bite?What kind of flaws has Shirley Ringo pointed out about this Labrador?Commenters have...
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Will GOP Gov. Butch Otter Serve His Full Third Term?
Brad Little: Sneaking in?Is somebody trying to tell us something? We just reelected Gov. Otter for four more years earlier this month. Why are we suddenly being reassured that it'll be just fine if he...
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UPDATED: Idaho Government Website Links to Raul Labrador Donation Request
by Michael StricklandCampaigning on a government website, Raul?UPDATE Dec. 5, 6:08 a.m. MST:The Associated Press has picked up this story.And here is elaboration from the Spokesman Review:Daily Kos, a...
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Dear Angry Democrat
The Idaho Democratic Party receives some very negative messages from those who call themselves supporters.Here is a suggested response to these missives:"Dear Angry Democrat,We received your reply to...
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Toward Dismantling America's Incarceration Fixation
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA)by Michael StricklandMany states can no longer afford to support public education, public benefits, public services without doing something about the exorbitant costs that...
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