House and Senate Celebrate Idaho Day & the 100th Anniversary of the Capital Senators and Representatives celebrated the Gem State’s history and future with Idaho Day on the 4th. The holiday, which was signed into law by Governor Otter in 2014, marks the day that President Lincoln created the Idaho territory on March 4, 1863.…
Legislature Moves Closer to Putting Special Sessions on the Ballot Senate Joint Resolution 102 was adopted by the Senate with a vote of 24-11-0 on Thursday, sending it to the House for their consideration. The resolution would amend the Idaho Constitution to require the Legislature to convene within fifteen days of a written request from…
Idaho Senate Republicans Advance Bill to Provide $175million in Immediate Rental AssistanceOn Thursday, the Senate advanced House Bill 176 which provides $175 million in immediate rental assistance funding for Idaho families who are facing eviction or other housing difficulties due to job loss or other Covid-related expenses. The Senate voted unanimously to approve the bill,…
Idaho Mourns the National Guard Pilots Lost in Crash The Idaho Legislature mourned the passing of three Idaho Army National Guard pilots who lost their lives in a crash near Boise on Tuesday. The personnel were training in a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter when military officials lost contact with them at 7:45 PM. An Emergency Transmitter…
Recognizing the USS IdahoA new bill recognizes the significance of the United States Navy naming a ship after the Great State of Idaho. House Concurrent Resolution 3 was printed and will be heard in the Transportation & Defense Committee. The fast attack nuclear submarine is the 5th ship to be named the USS Idaho and…
It was great to see the students and staff on the first day of school in District 23! We have great students and educators here!
I was honored to be recognized as the Veterans of Foreign Wars VRW Teacher of the Year. I would like to share with you the nomation letter for this award.
Mountain Home City Council Member Matthew Bundy has announced his candidacy as a Republican for State Representative Seat 23-A serving Elmore, Owyhee and Twin Falls counties.
During the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce’s Political Forum, Government Teacher/City Councilman Matt Bundy had a question specifically for the candidates running for mayor. On Oct. 21, Mr Bundy’s Government classes held the forum. The newspaper staff was only able to attend one class period due to it being held on a paper production day.…
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers 2nd Lt. Zane Bundy and his big brother Sgt. Nathan Bundy takes after their father, Mountain Home city councilman Matt Bundy, in a number of ways. All three work for the Mountain Home School District. Matt and Nathan both teach at Mountain Home High School and…