“We’ve created those positions, as an elected official, to have responsibility for a library,” [Woodward] said. “The closer to home a decision is made, the better the decision. That’s local control versus the idea of a state-wide answer.”Read More

For the first time in nearly 100 years, Idaho will have a naval vessel named after it.Read More

SAGLE — Former state Sen. Jim Woodward has announced plans to seek a return to the Legislative District 1 Idaho Senate seat..Read More

Lakeshore highway project nears completion: Championed by Sen. Woodward, project provides for safety.Read More

“The most important thing I can say about this process is that it’s about preserving your water rights,” state Senator Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, said last week at an informational meeting held by the Lakes Commission.Read More

An "extra credit" was given to House Education Committee members who voted against House Bill 669, which would have provided state funding for private schools. Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, scored at 100% on the Legislative Scorecard.Read More

Recognizing the dangerous conditions that wildland firefighters often face, bill to award hazard pay will help reduce high turnover rate and modernize IDL wildfire management.Read More