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The constitution of Idaho provides for three branches of government: the executive, legislative and judicial branches. Idaho has a bicameral legislature, elected from 35 legislative districts, each represented by one senator and two representatives. Idaho still operates under its original (1889) state constitution.
Idaho's government has an alcohol monopoly.
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Washington, Idaho rank far apart on openness
November 14, 2008: A new national survey ranks Washington fourth in the nation for governmental integrity, openness and accountability – and Idaho 44th.
The survey, conducted by the Chicago-based Better Government Association, compared open records laws, open meeting laws, whistleblower laws, campaign finance requirements and conflict-of-interest laws, to create a government “integrity index.” Read the full article here.
Our View: Kempthorne shares blame with state law
August 6, 2008: Dirk Kempthorne is lurching toward releasing papers from his seven-year tenure as governor - a mere 27 months after leaving office.
No one can accuse the governor-turned-interior secretary of rushing into this one.
The problem rests not just with Kempthorne, but with state law. Idaho code contains no guidelines and sets no deadlines for the release of the archives. Read the full article here.
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