Want to graduate early? Idaho lawmakers want to pay you

By The Associated Press, The Times-News (Twin Falls)

For Idaho students who think school lasts forever, two lawmakers want to pay them to speed up their education.
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Lawmaker -- Nix 'retarded,' 'lunatic' from Idaho law

By The Associated Press, The Idaho Statesman (Boise)

An Idaho legislator wants to get rid of words like "lunatic" and "retarded" from state laws, saying they're outdated and disrespectful.
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Idaho, others prepare for California egg exodus

By John Miller, The Associated Press, The Idaho Statesman (Boise)

Idaho is among several states watching to see if a California animal cruelty law drives flocks of big egg farms there to fly the coop. Read More

Investment manager opposes Idaho schools chief Tom Luna's plan

By Brian Murphy, The Idaho Statesman (Boise)

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna wants to tap a reserve fund for $52.8 million to offset looming cuts of at least $135 million for K-12 education. Read More

Republican veteran Pete Cenarrusa reflects on how tough decisions get made

By Staff Reports, The Idaho Statesman (Boise)

No less an authority than the longest-serving elected official in Idaho history says 2011 could bring tax reform rivaling the 1965 session that enacted a 3 percent sales tax. Read More

ID Senate backs bill to kill tax check-off

By The Associated Press, The Times-News (Twin Falls)

A three-decade-old provision that's allowed Idaho residents to chip in a buck of their taxes to their favorite political party is a step closer to falling victim to a tough economy. Read More

Wolf advocate warned for attempting to claim carcass

By Nate Poppino, The Times-News (Twin Falls)

The idea had been tossed around in some pro-wolf circles: Mark wolves killed naturally or by the state with hunting tags, to count them under state hunting quotas. Read More

Day care judgment marred by bankruptcy

By Andrea Jackson, The Times-News (Twin Falls)

The family that filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Happy Feet Day Care in Twin Falls may never see their $1.26 million judgment, since Happy Feet's owners lacked insurance and have filed for bankruptcy. Read More

Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter (R)
Elected: November 2007
Term expires: January 2011

	State capital: Boise
	State nickname: The Gem State
	Lt. Gov. Brad Little (R)
	Secretary of State Ben Ysursa (R)
	Attorney General Lawrence Wasden (R)
	Senate President: Lt. Gov. Brad Little (R)
	Senate President Pro Tem: Robert Geddes (R)
	House Speaker: Lawerence Denny (R)

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