Out-of-state groups think influencing Idaho politics is ‘cheap.’ Lawmakers want transparency

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Out-of-state groups think influencing Idaho politics is ‘cheap.’ Lawmakers want transparency

Lawmakers made stark warnings Friday about out-of-state money in Idaho elections.Last year’s election cycle saw “unprecedented” amounts of out-of-state campaign spending, Senate Majority Leader Kelly Anthon, R-Burley, said at a press conference. Large expenditures focused on attack ads and — this legislative session — on introducing bills that “were not going to go anywhere and (would) jam up our system,” added Rep. Brent Crane, R-Nampa.“Idahoan…

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