Stories from Wednesday, November 17, 2021

11.12.21 - BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A former state lawmaker on Friday sued Idaho's redistricting commission, contending that the new map redrawing Idaho's 35 legislative districts is unconstitutional because it splits up more counties than necessary. Branden Durst filed the lawsuit against the bipartisan Idaho Commission for Reapportionment and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney...

On December 17, 1903, less than 10 people showed up to watch Orville and Wilbur Wright make history. In fact most papers (only 3 carried the story in the USA) refused to print the press release of the Wright Brothers’ historic flight, believing it was not possible for a human to fly. The December 17, 1903 event had to have been a hoax!...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers in a first-ever move in state history reconvened the Legislature on Monday after more than five months off to put forward about three dozen bills dealing with COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements. The House never formally adjourned and came back at the request of Republican House Speaker Scott Bedke. The Senate, though it did adjourn in May, also showed up...

The “Now Hiring” and “Help Wanted” job postings are everywhere. Idaho’s economy is booming, and jobs are readily available, but some employers still cannot fill jobs with the skilled workers they need. The labor market challenges are multifaceted, but employers across the state have one thing in common – they need a pipeline of workers with industry-specific training and hands-on experience...

11.15.21 - BOISE, Idaho –In a 49-19 vote, the Idaho House of Representatives adopted a House Ethics Committee report that unanimously recommended the formal censure of District 7 Representative Priscilla Giddings, as well as her removal from the House Human Resources Committee. ...