Case Nos.: AVU-E-17-09 and AVU-G-17-05 Final Order No.: 34226 Contact: Matt Evans Office: (208) 334-0339 Cell: (208) 520-4763 matt.evans@puc.idaho.gov Regulators deny Avista-Hydro One deal BOISE (Jan. 3, 2019) – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has denied the proposed merger of Avista Utilities and Hydro One. In its order, the Commission said the transaction is prohibited by Idaho Code § 61-327, […]
Press Release from Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Olympia, Wash. – State regulators today denied Canada-based Hydro One Limited’s proposed acquisition of Spokane-based Avista Corporation, finding the proposed merger does not serve the public interest. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission determined the proposed merger agreement does not adequately protect Avista or its customers from political […]
Idaho’s General Election takes place on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Please consider the following recommendations and endorsements. Proposition 1 (Restore Historical Horse Racing): No Recommendation Proposition 2 (Medicaid Expansion): NO Local Vehicle Registration Fees (Ada County): NO College Of Western Idaho School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund Levy (Treasure Valley): NO United States Representative—District 1 Russ […]
WHEN: October 6, 2018, from 10 to 1 pm WHERE: Friendship Celebration Lutheran Church, 765 Chinden Blvd., Meridian, Idaho 83646 DETAILS: This Seminar is open to the general public and we encourage you to attend this important discussion. We are now at a point in the U.S. where the risk of contracting cancer in our lifetime is […]
From the Editorial Board of Gem State Patriot News While 350 newspapers around the globe are writing fake news articles about President Trump, we would like to thank him for the many good things he has done to turn around our country from eight years of oppression by former president Obama. Since taking office, President […]
Above: Rob Chase filing a Notice of Invoking Coordination Process at the Spokane Office of the Washington State Attorney General. Spokane County Treasurer Rob Chase announced on July 24th that he has posted watch, over the controversial acquisition of Avista, based in Spokane County, by Ontario’s HYDRO ONE. The acquisition was headed home on the fast […]
Representative for the 1st Congressional District: The Gem State Patriot proudly endorses former State Senator Russell Fulcher. We feel that Russ has been a guardian of conservative values during his 10 years in the Idaho Senate and indeed looks out for the little guy with his bill to enact the grocery tax credit to help […]
District 1 Senator: Danielle Ahrens District 1 House A: Heather Scott District 1 House B: Sage Dixon (uncontested primary) District 2 Senator: Steve Vick (uncontested primary) District 2 House A: Vito Barbieri District 2 House B: John Green District 3 Senator: Don Cheatham (uncontested primary) District 3 House A: Ron Mendive (uncontested primary) District 3 […]
Today, we discuss pros and cons of cannabis, both medically and legally with Dr. Michael Karlfeldt who runs a large integrative medical clinic in Meridian. Dr. Karlfeldt is a Board Certified Traditional Naturopath (CTN® ), with 20+ years of clinical experience, and offices previously in Los Angeles and Stockholm. He has been practicing in Boise, […]
Idaho’s Primary Election will take place on May 15, 2018. Which of these Republican candidates do you support in Idaho’s Lt. Governor Race? Your options are “Janice McGeachin,” “Marv Hagedorn,” “Steve Yates,” “Bob Nonini,” “Kelley Packer,” or “Other / Undecided.” If you select “Other / Undecided,” please leave a comment letting us know which way you are leaning […]
Idaho’s Primary Election will take place on May 15, 2018. Which of these Republican candidates do you support in Idaho’s Governor Race? Your options are “Raúl Labrador,” “Tommy Ahlquist,” “Brad Little,” “Other / Undecided.” If you select “Other / Undecided,” please leave a comment letting us know which way you are leaning or who you […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Idaho Victim Protection Act Boise, Idaho – February 2, 2018- Idaho State Representatives Priscilla Giddings (R-7), Representative Christy Zito (R-23), and Representative Heather Scott (R-1) released their Idaho Victim Protection Act today which will be given a print hearing in the House State Affairs Committee next Thursday. These legislators have been working with […]