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U.S. Supreme Court navigates tricky waters in Priest Lake wetlands case

Protecting America’s air, water and lands can come in many forms, a common one being permitting. If you are going to harvest timber, mine ore, boat or fish Idaho’s legendary …

That’s a wrap…almost!

The Legislature wrapped up their work last week, after dealing with a last minute furor over the other ICL’s budget…the Idaho Commission for Libraries. Instead of supporting the critical role …

ICL Legislative Update: Nearing the end?

Budgets are being approved, and the legislature appears to be moving towards the door. The target date for adjournment is March 25. It’ll be close, but I anticipate they’ll stick …

ICL Legislative Update: Takin’ a lickin’, but we’re still tickin’

I’m not going to lie to you. Last week was rough.  ICL testified on a number of bills that we have been tracking, and we came up short. We made …

Rep. Gestrin withdraws two bills that sought to alter land policies

(Republished with permission from the McCall Star-News) Gestrin withdraws two bills that sought to alter land policies ‘Trident’ bill would create ombudsman at lands department, ‘Wilks’ bill exempted parcels over …

ICL Legislative Update: Filings, federalism and fiscal notes

Since the Candidate Filing Period opened on February 28, more than 150 candidates have filed to run in the upcoming May 17 Primary. If you’ve been thinking about running… you …

The ESG debate heats up in Idaho

Across the country, debates are heating up around ESG (environmental, social, and governance) scores and whether or not they should be used and encouraged.  ESG scores are a voluntary system …

ICL Legislative Update: Something fishy is going on

The rumor mill is running at full speed in the Idaho Statehouse, as the House and Senate move into what could be the final month of the session. Monday, March …

ICL Legislative Update: Mussels, monuments, and money

Tensions are flaring up in the Idaho House of Representatives as frustration grows over committee chairs refusing to advance certain bills. Other bills are riding (or rowing) off into the …

ICL Legislative Update: Cows, codes and car emissions

Bills are coming in fast and furious, as Monday, February 14 is the supposed deadline to introduce bills. So far, more than 200 bills have been introduced this session, along …

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