Challis News

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 11--For years, Washington legislators prepared for the day when they could collect the sales tax owed on remote sales -- Internet, catalog and telephone purchases.

Legislation that toughens Idaho's animal abuse laws by making it a felony for anyone convicted twice of torturing a domestic pet has cleared a hurdle in the House.

Following a debate lasting more than an hour, the Idaho House this afternoon approved-on a 42 to 27 vote-a unique finance structure that will send more money to public charter schools.

Twelve wild horse weanlings -- mostly fillies under the age of one year -- from the Challis Herd Management Area are now available for adoption at the Boise Wild Horse Corrals, according to officials of the Bureau of Land Management.

New North Idaho Rep. Ed Morse, R-Hayden, introduced his first bill this morning, drawing plaudits from members of the House Revenue & Taxation Committee.