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Politics Former Ore. state Rep. Betsy Close to fill Morse seat

By The Associated Press Published: Oct 10, 2012 at 7:04 PM MDT Last Updated: Oct 10, 2012 at 7:04 PM MDT

Former state Rep. Betsy Close has been appointed to replace a retiring senator.

Politics Panel advances bill for university independence

By JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press Published: Oct 4, 2012 at 11:25 PM MDT Last Updated: Oct 4, 2012 at 11:25 PM MDT

A legislative panel voted Thursday to send the full Legislature a bill allowing some Oregon universities to create their own governing boards and increase their independence from the statewide university system.

Politics Oregon pot measure struggles with fundraising

By JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press Published: Oct 2, 2012 at 11:12 PM MDT Last Updated: Oct 2, 2012 at 11:12 PM MDT

Advocates who want to legalize marijuana in Oregon have raised almost no money for their effort and have less than $2,000 in the bank, campaign finance records show.

Politics Buehler, Brown say they're concerned about big money in politics (Video)

By Steve Benham KATU.com Politics Editor Published: Sep 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM MDT Last Updated: Oct 1, 2012 at 4:59 PM MDT

KATU's political reporter, Patrick Preston, attempted to hash out the campaign cash controversy that has erupted between the two candidates running for Oregon's secretary of state during "Your Voice, Your Vote" Sunday.

Politics Oregon SOS candidates spar over campaign finance restrictions

By The Associated Press Published: Sep 19, 2012 at 5:25 PM MDT Last Updated: Sep 19, 2012 at 5:25 PM MDT

The Republican candidate for Oregon secretary of state is calling for voluntary restrictions on campaign spending in future years. But he's rejecting an offer by his opponent to impose them now.

Politics Ann Romney coming to Meridian for fundraising dinner

By KBOI Web Staff Published: Sep 19, 2012 at 1:45 PM MDT Last Updated: Sep 19, 2012 at 1:45 PM MDT

Ann Romney will speak for her husband next Thursday at the Spur Wing County Club in Meridian. The general reception for the private dinner starts at 6 p.m.

Politics Kitzhaber welcomes Class of 2025 to school

By STEVEN DUBOIS Associated Press Published: Sep 6, 2012 at 3:18 AM MDT Last Updated: Sep 6, 2012 at 3:18 AM MDT

Gov. John Kitzhaber, Chief Education Officer Rudy Crew and, more fascinatingly for the youngsters, a bevy of television cameramen greeted the children Wednesday on their first day of school.

Politics 'Your Voice, Your Vote:' Rudy Crew, chief education officer (Video)

By KATU News Published: Sep 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM MDT Last Updated: Sep 3, 2012 at 5:49 PM MDT

Dr. Rudy Crew, Oregon's first chief education officer joins KATU's political reporter Patrick Preston Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 on "Your Voice, Your Vote."

Politics Group says legal action planned over 'Grange' casino name

By The Associated Press Published: Aug 31, 2012 at 8:03 PM MDT Last Updated: Aug 31, 2012 at 8:03 PM MDT

National Grange officials said last week they own the trademark on the word "grange."

Politics Paul Ryan to make Portland fundraising stop Sept. 10

By KATU News and The Associated Press Published: Aug 31, 2012 at 5:36 PM MDT Last Updated: Aug 31, 2012 at 5:36 PM MDT

The chair of Oregon's Republican Party, Allen Alley, says Paul Ryan will hold a fundraiser Monday, Sept. 10.

Politics Idaho 2012 Election Results

By KBOI Web Staff Published: Oct 26, 2012 at 3:08 PM MDT Last Updated: Nov 1, 2012 at 1:10 PM MDT

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Politics Treasure Valley school district Levy Results (Video)

By Scott Logan Published: Aug 28, 2012 at 10:16 AM MDT Last Updated: Aug 29, 2012 at 1:23 AM MDT

For Nampa and Notus, it's the second time this year they've sought voter approval of a levy request.

Politics 'Your Voice, Your Vote:' U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (Video)

By KATU News Published: Aug 27, 2012 at 3:10 PM MDT Last Updated: Aug 27, 2012 at 6:00 PM MDT

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley appears on "Your Voice, Your Voice" Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 with KATU anchor Steve Dunn.

Politics Casino proponents launch ad; citizen panel says reject Measure 82

By JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press Published: Aug 24, 2012 at 9:55 PM MDT Last Updated: Aug 24, 2012 at 11:22 PM MDT

Supporters of a ballot measure that would create Oregon's first nontribal casino have launched their first television ad — and it contains no mention of a ballot measure or of gambling.

Politics Idaho Supreme Court to broadcast arguments live on the web

By Associated Press Published: Aug 19, 2012 at 1:54 PM MDT Last Updated: Aug 19, 2012 at 1:54 PM MDT

A live stream of oral arguments presented at the Idaho Supreme Court will begin over the web this month, bringing all of the legal action to residents, reporters and other interested parties even if they're far away from the courthouse.