Idaho
Idaho AG-elect hires former Trump administration attorneys
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho will add a brand new place of solicitor common to problem federal authorities actions and insurance policies when Republican Raul Labrador turns into the state’s new lawyer common in early January.
Labrador on Thursday introduced two employees positions to be stuffed by former members of President Donald Trump’s administration: David Dewhirst will likely be Labrador’s chief deputy, and Theo Wold would be the solicitor common. Neither is listed by the Idaho State Bar as licensed to observe legislation in Idaho.
In saying the positions, Labrador stated the solicitor common will “make sure that Idaho’s pursuits are safeguarded towards federal overreach.”
Solely a few dozen states have solicitor generals. The states vary from being typically conservative to typically liberal and embody New York, Alabama, Ohio and Washington.
“I’m dedicated to modernizing and bettering the workplace, and these devoted and confirmed public servants will assist me accomplish that aim,” Labrador stated in a press release. “I sit up for serving the individuals of Idaho as we construct a extra affluent, protected, and free state.”
Ilana Rubel, the Democratic Home minority chief, stated Labrador’s early strikes precipitated her concern.
“I’m actually not seeking to the lawyer common to be a warrior towards the federal authorities,” she stated, noting that lawmakers depend on opinions from the lawyer common regarding the legality of proposed laws. “I’m going to stay hopeful that it’s going to stay an workplace that’s prepared and in a position to produce sound authorized recommendation. I’m seeing some risks in the intervening time.”
Dewhirst earlier this month resigned as solicitor common for Montana, a place he was appointed to in January 2021. He was that state’s first solicitor common and sued the Biden administration over federal coronavirus vaccine mandates and the canceled Keystone XL pipeline undertaking.
Through the Trump administration, Dewhirst was principal deputy common counsel on the U.S. Division of Commerce.
Wold held a number of positions within the Trump administration. He was appearing assistant lawyer common within the Workplace of Authorized Coverage on the Division of Justice, and deputy assistant to the president for home coverage.
Labrador, who has promised to make the lawyer common’s workplace extra partisan, beat five-term incumbent Lawrence Wasden within the Could GOP major after which simply received the overall election this month.
No less than eight legal professionals have left the workplace forward of Labrador assuming the publish, together with the chief deputy and an lawyer defending the state’s restrictive abortion legal guidelines. The workplace has 132 lawyer positions in all.
Idaho
Idaho gas prices continue to drop
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Idaho drivers are saving money despite upticks in fuel demands and drops in oil supplies.
The current average price for a gallon of regular fuel in Idaho is $3.28, which is nine cents less than a week ago, according to AAA Idaho Public Affairs Director Matthew Conde.
Despite the drop, Idaho is still 8th in the country for most expensive fuel behind states like Hawaii, California, Washington and more.
“For most of last week, the cost of crude oil dipped below $70 per barrel. That translated to relief at the pump, despite a slight surge in fuel demand,” Cone said. “We’ll continue to monitor the crude oil market in the aftermath of the general election.”
The national average sits at $3.10 per gallon, which is three cents cheaper than last week and 19 cents less than a month ago.
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Idaho
72-year-old Idaho man overcorrects truck, dies in crash – East Idaho News
The following includes a news release from Idaho State Police.
COUNCIL — A 72-year-old man in a 2000 Ford pickup truck died after he left the roadway, overcorrected and overturned on Saturday.
He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The driver was traveling eastbound at milepost 16 on Council Cuprum Road when the crash occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m., west of Council in Adams County.
He was wearing a seatbelt.
The preliminary investigation indicates that alcohol may have been a factor in the collision.
The single-vehicle fatality crash remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.
The eastbound lane of travel was blocked for approximately six hours while emergency responders worked to clear the scene.
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Incumbent Julie VanOrden challenged by Democrat Karen Keith for Idaho Senate District 30 – East Idaho News
BLACKFOOT — Incumbent state Senator Julie VanOrden, a Republican, is running for re-election against Democrat Karen Keith for the Idaho Senate seat in District 30.
The seat is for a two-year term. District 30 covers Bingham and Butte counties — including Blackfoot, Shelley, Arco and Aberdeen.
To learn more about VanOrden’s campaign, visit www.julievanordenforidaho.com.
Keith sent in candidate information that has been included with the first question. She did not provide questionnaire responses or a website.
EastIdahoNews.com sent the same eight questions to each candidate. Their responses, listed below, were required to be 250 words or less.
EastIdahoNews.com is publishing the answers in their entirety, and without any grammatical or style editing.
The general election is Nov. 5.
Candidate Questions & Responses
Tell us about yourself — include information about your family, career, education, volunteer work, and any prior experience in public office.
VanOrden: I have been married to Garth VanOrden for almost 46 years. We have 4 children, 2 daughters-in-law, 3 grand children and 1 great granddaughter. I graduated from Blackfoot High School and attended College of Southern Idaho and the vocational technical training school at Idaho State University. I worked at FMC and Bingham Memorial Hospital. I served as a volunteer on the Idaho PTA Board of Directors and as chairman on the Snake River School District Board of Trustees. In 2012 I won the seat representing Legislative District #31 (Bingham County) in the Idaho House of Representatives, I served in this capacity until 2018. I then was appointed to the Public Charter School Commission and the Idaho Potato Commission.
Keith: Karen Keith is retired from the Idaho National Laboratory with experience in leadership, fiscal accountability and service. Karen has worked continuously for the betterment of her communities through volunteer work.
Karen served as President of the American Legion Auxiliary for various terms at the Veterans Home.
She also served for several years as the PTO President for District 55 schools, while her children attended there.
Why are you seeking political office? Briefly explain your political platform.
VanOrden: As a returning legislator I was able to use my prior experience in setting budgets to connecting the funds with the policies. There are a number of reasons I would like to return to the legislature:
To work with the Department of Education on funding and policies that will increase the 3rd grade reading levels for more students.
Working to create a subsidy system that addresses real needs in real time and incentivizes self reliance.
Working to address budget items that are excessive.
What are the greatest challenges facing people and communities in your district? What is your plan to meet those challenges?
VanOrden: I believe property taxes, the cost of living(groceries, goods, rent) are real challenges facing people in District #30. I also believe that living so close to the I-15 interstate corridor has placed us in a path of illegal activities. This creates challenges to local law enforcement and brings unwanted forces into our communities.
Have you seen any mistakes made by the Idaho Legislature in recent years? How would you work to correct these errors?
VanOrden: I believe education in Idaho needs to be addressing individual students in our system. Teachers needs the tools to address needs. There is a charter school that has at least one aide in each classroom for each teacher. I would hope we could look at models that are successful and begin to replicate them. A new funding formula is a must.
What parts of the state budget could use more funding? Are there places in the budget where cuts could be made?
VanOrden: I believe our foster care system within the Department of Health and Welfare could use more funding. I don’t think we need to cut budgets just allocate the resources in different ways.
What is your position on Idaho’s Proposition 1 ballot initiative that would end closed-party primary elections and create ranked-choice voting?
VanOrden: I won and lost elections in a closed primary to I’m neutral on that subject. I also voted against Idaho adopting ranked choice voting in the 2023 session.
What is your position on Gov. Brad Little using Idaho State Police resources to bolster security at the United States southern border? How does illegal immigration impact the constituents in your district?
VanOrden: I believe the experience gained by the law enforcement individuals who went to the border will only enhance securities needed in Idaho.
The effects are on our education system, health care system and our law enforcement and courts. Our education system has had to address communication barriers. Our health care system has had to increase costs because of an increased need for providers. Our courts are full of cases (major and minor) because of a population increase. All systems in general are over burdened with addressing the needs of more people.
A battle over the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer recharge led to a temporary water curtailment for thousands of acres of farmland in 2024. How should the legislature respond to this issue?
VanOrden: I believe the legislature can address the inadequacies of our laws related to water management and due process. The constitution is clear on water rights, but it also references necessities, reasonable maximum rates for beneficial purpose, and reasonable limitations. It also states that the legislature has a responsibility to define and act upon time of distress.
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