Photos from Lickley for Idaho's post

It's not too late to join us at the Idaho Farm and Ranch Museum today. Come catch a wagon ride, watch sheep shearing, or try fresh hand churned butter. Pie auction at 2. Nicely done Jerome Historical Society.

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Photos from Lickley for Idaho's post

Wrapped up our PNW Wheat tour today. Part of our job is to better understand Idaho and it's industries. Thank you Idaho Wheat Commission, Idaho Grain Growers, and all the tour stops for your gracious hospitality. #idahoneedsourlowersnakedams #idahowheat ... See more

Photos from Lickley for Idaho's post

Pacific Northwest Wheat tour Day 1. Idaho exports over 50% of their wheat. It arrives via barge, rail, or freight to the Portland port before it moves to some of its biggest overseas markets, Japan and Korea. More foods are made with wheat than any other cereal grain. #thankafarmer

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These two bright young men are working toward their Eagle Scout and merit badges for Citizenship of the Nation. They were touring the Minidoka National Historical Site in Hunt as I arrived. I gave them each a copy of the US Constitution, and we talked about the three branches of government and the checks and balances between them. Good luck.

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Idaho State Controller - Brandon D Woolf

#nothingtohide We are always working towards collaboration and better communication. Here is a start to accountability of your precious taxes.

I am proud to announce the release of my updated Transparent Idaho Portal. We are making Transparent Idaho a single source of truth for our financial data. Dive into the data and utilize the new functionality at transparent.idaho.gov. #Transparency #IDPOL #OpenGov #GovTech ... See more

IFARM

Join us on Saturday for Live History Days. Thank you to the many local volunteers who have spent countless hours preserving and protecting our local history.

Tell your neighbors! Tell your friends! Bring your family! Volunteer to help!

1903 Court-Ordered Fines and Fees – Idaho State Legislature

Interesting report from the Office of Performance Evaluation. The implications of many state programs must be measured and evaluated for efficiency, duplicity, and necessity.

Fines and fees are used to offset the costs of court services and various programs. When fines and fees are not enough to cover programs costs, other sources, such as property tax or general fund dollars, are used. Idaho has roughly $195M of unpaid fines, some of which will not be collected. See:

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May we pause today and give thanks to those that sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.

Nevada lawmakers back 'popular vote' for president

Rural communities, like ours, across the country are protected and served by the Electoral College. Our founding fathers established it in the Constitution as a compromise between election of the President by a vote in Congress and election of the President by a popular vote of qualified citizens.

We will see what Governor Sisolak does with this. 14 other states have already passed similar legislation. ... See more

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada could soon become the latest to pledge to give its Electoral College votes to whichever presidential candidate wins the national popular vote, even if another

Jerome Highway District elections today. Have you cast your vote? Polls open until 8 p.m.