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Economic and moral issues should get equal voice in alcohol legislation

Last updated Monday, February 20, 2012 - 8:09pm

Alcohol-related discussion has become pervasive in our state, particularly as it relates to moral and economic public policies.

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Idaho Senate approves anti-camping bill

William L. Spence Lewiston Morning Tribune

Last updated Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 12:57pm

BOISE, Idaho -- Saying the measure had nothing to do with Occupy Boise, the Senate voted 26-9 Tuesday to approve a bill that prohibits protesters from camping on the Capitol Mall.

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A Michigan state trooper has a message for all those Idaho troopers prowling U.S. Highway 95 on the Lewiston Hill: Maybe you should consider raising the speed limit instead of writing reams of tickets.

Boost in speed limits proposed in Idaho

William L. Spence Lewiston Tribune

Last updated Friday, January 20, 2012 - 11:47am

BOISE, Idaho -- A Michigan state trooper has a message for all those Idaho troopers prowling U.S. Highway 95 on the Lewiston Hill: Maybe you should consider raising the speed limit instead of writing reams of tickets.

Speaking to the Senate Transportation Committee Thursday, Lt. Thad Peterson said setting highway speed limits based on actual driving behavior not only increases compliance -- it often improves traffic safety.

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Idaho mental institutions see increase in admissions

William L. Spence Lewiston Tribune

Last updated Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 11:28am

BOISE, Idaho -- State Hospital North in Orofino has seen a 50 percent increase in admissions in the past five years, yet its state funding has dropped 11 percent.

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