Search Results: "Mark Sauter"

Never too early? Dueling endorsements in 2024 legislative races

…list includes Senate Education Chair Dave Lent of Idaho Falls; House Education Chair Julie Yamamoto of Caldwell; vice chair Lori McCann of Lewiston; and House Education members Mark Sauter of…

Analysis: A personal and existential fight divides the GOP

…McCann of Lewiston, Rep. Mark Sauter of Sandpoint and Senate chair Dave Lent of Idaho Falls. All four are likely to face primary challenges from the right. To be clear,…

Bad news keeps coming for the extremist branch of the Republican Party

…by party functionaries for not strictly adhering to the narrow, extremist agenda imposed by the so-called Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF). GOP Representatives, including Lori McCann, Mark Sauter, Julie Yamamoto and…

No-confidence vote targets Little, House GOP members over library bill

…of Menan; Mark Sauter of Sandpoint; Kenny Wroten of Nampa; and Julie Yamamoto of Caldwell. Republicans also voted to extend the no-confidence vote to Little. The resolution can be found…

Statehouse roundup, 3.21.23: Last-minute school choice bill debuts

…of 10 North Idaho representatives voted against the budget. Rep. Joe Alfieri of Coeur d’Alene was absent for the vote, and Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint, voted in favor of the…

Statehouse roundup, 3.15.23: Tension ignites over community college proposals

…Dale Hawkins, and Ron Mendive (all representing North Idaho) voted against the motion. McCann and the committee’s other North Idaho representative, Mark Sauter of Sandpoint, voted in favor. House Education…

Lawmakers reject new ESA proposal in frustrated debate

…five opposing it. Lanting represents the same district as Clow.Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint, said voting for the legislation would be equivalent to voting against his constituency. Others expressed concerns about…

Statehouse roundup, 2.27.23: Parental rights bill passes House easily

…Mendive. But Rep. Mark Sauter of Sandpoint, said he’s been asked about NIC by constituents. “It very much is an issue of concern.” After over 30 minutes of debate, the…

Day 48: Three meetings before lunch

…Lunch with Idaho School Boards Association Day on the Hill. Day is not over. Meeting with Reps. Josh Wheeler, James Petzke and Mark Sauter. Meeting with Sen. Dave Lent. Meeting…

Statehouse roundup, 2.9.23: Senate committee introduces bill to restrict sex education

…providing a safe school environment. “And that environment is only possible when school employees can do their jobs safely, without fear,” Mathias told the committee. Staff transfer. Rep. Mark Sauter,…