Eric Milstead News Today

PAYETTE COUNTY — As reported Friday by the Lewiston Tribune, week 16 of the 2021 Idaho legislative session saw some controversy in the form of the suspension and subsequent resignation of Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger, R-Lewiston, following a House Ethics Committee investigation into rape allegations brought against him by a 19-year-old legislative intern. Otherwise, the session continues as the Legislature works to hammer out the state’s budgets for the 2021-22 fiscal year. As pointed out ...

PAYETTE COUNTY — A bill fighting back against federal actions, another fighting for legal industrial hemp and a  passionate speech about highlighted the return of the Idaho Legislature to the Statehouse this week. As the Legislature got underway Tuesday after a two-week pause due to a COVID-19 outbreak, Rep. Ben Adams, R-Nampa, kicked off proceedings by pleading with his fellow lawmakers not to give into federal actions by the Biden Administration in exchange for federal money as report...

Today A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon. High around 60F. SSE winds shifting to WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Tonight Cloudy with snow developing after midnight. Low around 35F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulations less than one inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Updated: April 7, 2021 @ 3:04 am

BOISE — Anyone who wants to testify on a bill remotely during the 2021 Idaho legislative session will need to sign up in advance.