Lawsuit over Idaho’s public defense system back in court 

Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports  The lawsuit that led to major upheaval in the state public defense system landed back in court on Friday, with defense attorneys saying the system is still unconstitutional.  Joe Cavanaugh, attorney for the plaintiffs in Tucker v Idaho, argued that while the state has…

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Podcast: Lawmakers Prepare for 2024

The next legislative session in January 2024 is just over a month away – and policymakers are already hard at work, pitching bills and taking stock of this year’s historic property tax relief package. This week, associate producer Logan Finney brings you to the annual Associated Taxpayers of…

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IDHW asks Labrador’s office to pay $119,000 in legal fees 

By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports   The Department of Health and Welfare is now asking the Attorney General’s Office to pick up the tab for legal fees after the court dismissed a case involving the office’s investigation into the use of community partner grants by the department.   The Attorney…

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Court dismisses legal case over grants, but investigation continues

  By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports   An Ada County judge has dismissed a petition filed against the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare by Attorney General Raúl Labrador, but the investigation into the use of community partner grants continues.   Fourth Judicial District Judge Lynn Norton filed final judgement…

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Health and Welfare Director Jeppesen to retire 

By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports Gov. Brad Little announced on Wednesday that Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen will retire at the end of 2023.  Jeppesen is retiring after five years as DHW director. Little selected Idaho Department of Insurance Director Dean Cameron to serve…

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Podcast: Finding Financing to Support Building Homes

Communities all over the state are grappling with housing affordability, but the sheer variety of programs available to support it can be overwhelming. Marketing and communications director Jason Lantz from the Idaho Housing and Finance Association sits down with associate producer Logan Finney this week to discuss how…

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Narrowed complaint against SBOE will go to trial 

By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports  A complaint about the State Board of Education’s spring meetings will proceed to a civil trial.   Fourth District Judge Jason Scott issued a written order on Nov. 8 in the lawsuit filed by the Attorney General, siding in-part with the Idaho State…

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Podcast: How Counties Manage Overcrowded Jails

Ada County voters narrowly missed the 2/3 majority needed to pass a jail expansion bond in Tuesday’s local election – but it’s a familiar story for many counties across the state. Associate producer Logan Finney talks with jail administrator Capt. Doug Hughes from the Twin Falls Sheriff’s Department…

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