A long trend: How the Idaho Legislature has removed local governments’ powers

A long trend: How the Idaho Legislature has removed local governments’ powers

EastIdahoNews.com file photo BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Early on in the COVID pandemic, Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued a temporary stay home order — temporarily closing some businesses and limiting public gatherings. Months later, he ended the statewide measure. And he refused calls for a statewide mask mandate. Instead, Idaho’s governor handed off most pandemic control measures to local governments. Some required masks and limited public gather…

Boise Mayor: White House and Idaho Legislature aren’t addressing issues that matter

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean( City of Boise, 123rf)When global politics erupt, sometimes it can seem half-a-planet away. But with every passing day, Bosie is more of a global community. So, those eruptions, particularly late, can hit close to home.“We are a very global community,” said Boise Mayor Lauren McLean. “It makes us so special that the experience of our community – the vibrancy we have – is dependent on those global connections.”And when t…