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Politics Wash. state eyes 1st abortion insurance mandate in U.S. Wash. state eyes 1st abortion insurance mandate in U.S.
By JONATHAN KAMINSKY, Associated Press Published: Mar 23, 2013 at 2:16 PM MDT Last Updated: Mar 25, 2013 at 1:31 PM MDT
With 21 states having adopted bans or severe restrictions on insurance companies from paying for abortions, Washington is alone in seriously considering legislation mandating the opposite.
Politics Senate Democratic budget extends standoff with GOP Senate Democratic budget extends standoff with GOP
By ALAN FRAM, Associated Press Published: Mar 23, 2013 at 9:58 AM MDT Last Updated: Mar 23, 2013 at 11:51 AM MDT
An exhausted Senate gave pre-dawn approval Saturday to a Democratic $3.7 trillion budget for next year that embraces nearly $1 trillion in tax increases over the coming decade but shelters domestic programs targeted for cuts by House Republicans.
Politics The offices of Idaho's Legislators: 'It's who we are' The offices of Idaho's Legislators: 'It's who we are' (Photo Gallery)
By JOHN MILLER, Associated Press Published: Mar 17, 2013 at 4:52 PM MDT
With paintings of George Washington, family photos and plaques from the Future Farmers of America, Idaho lawmakers who virtually live at the Capitol this time of year have personalized their offices, providing a home away from home while conducting the people's business.
Politics Girl Scout cookies taxes Girl Scout cookies taxes (Video)
By Published: Mar 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM MDT
Idaho is one of only 2 states that tax Girl Scout cookies. The tax on a box of girl scout cookies is 22 cents. The Girl Scouts of Silver Sage say each year that adds up to nearly $152,000.
Politics Senate to debate legal limits on unmanned planes Senate to debate legal limits on unmanned planes
By Associated Press Published: Jan 31, 2013 at 6:55 PM MDT
The Senate Transportation Committee introduced legislation Thursday that would require police to establish probable cause or obtain a warrant before using drones in an investigation.
Politics Idaho lawmakers, gov agree on revenue forecast Idaho lawmakers, gov agree on revenue forecast
By JOHN MILLER,Associated Press Published: Jan 10, 2013 at 8:38 PM MDT
The Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee voted 14-4 Tuesday to support the estimate Otter announced Monday, which foresees 2014 revenue of $2.8 billion, for about 5 percent more than the current year.
Politics Strategy, timing key to pot legalization vote Strategy, timing key to pot legalization vote
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press Published: Dec 2, 2012 at 2:50 PM MDT Last Updated: Dec 3, 2012 at 9:17 AM MDT
"It's amazing where we've come," says Rick Steves of the legalization measures Washington and Colorado voters approved last month. "It's almost counterculture to oppose us."