Counsel for the State

Idaho AG Consumer Protection Specialist Rachelle Littau joins Counsel for the State Co-host Scott Graf to discuss the office's participation in National Consumer Protection Week, new twists on establ…

The Cooperative Disability Investigations Program, or CDI, is a partnership between the federal government and the State of Idaho to root out fraud and waste in federal and state disability programs.…

Idaho is part of three cases in which states are suing the federal government over the Biden administration's vaccine mandates. In this episode of Counsel for the State, we discuss legal concerns wit…

One  of the most important roles of the Office of the Attorney General is to provide legal counsel and analysis to clients. Sometimes that can be a simple answer conveyed in a phone call or email. Ot…

Idaho's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit has long faced a backlog of cases. To help address the problem, the unit this year developed a training program so its investigators can share their spec…

Raj Jaladi is researching a book that will highlight the role state AGs play in the American system of government. Raj, 15, is a St. Louis-area high school sophomore who this week visited the Idaho C…

Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Unit Commander Chris McCormick discusses his unit's recent work, how the COVID pandemic has increased investigators' work loads, and what the unit is doing to g…

Counsel for the State kicks off its third season with a discussion about Idaho's certificates of review and the role they play in the state's initiative process. These legal analyses are performed by…

In this episode, we revisit Idaho's laws dealing with open meetings and public records. Chief Deputy Brian Kane addresses frequently asked questions of these two important laws meant to increase Idah…

In this episode of Counsel for the State, we revisit the topic of government transparency by examining a high-profile example that's especially important this time of year: Idaho in Session. The onli…

The 2020 election was historic for its turnout, the way many Idahoans voted and the fact that it was held during a once-in-a-century pandemic. So how did things go? Why was Idaho able to count its vo…

Deputy Attorney General Brian Kane joins Scott Graf to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected state government, the authority various government entities have to protect public health, and wh…

Idaho Supreme Court Justice Robyn Brody joins Counsel for the State for a wide-ranging discussion about everything from the court's role in state government and its behind-the-scenes process for issu…

Idaho lawmakers will convene in Boise August 24 for a special session associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Special legislative sessions aren't frequent occurrences in Idaho, but they have happened …

Did you know Idahoans donate to more than 4,500 charities and non-profits each year? These entities hold more than $9 billion in assets and employ more than 50,000 people. And during the 2020 legisla…

In the first episode of Counsel for the State's second season, we explore consumer protection issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer Protection Division Chief Brett DeLange joins Brian Kan…

The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division interacts with more than 1,000 Idahoans each month. Assisting these constituents is a team of dedicated OAG employees who do some of the division’s…

One of Attorney General Lawrence Wasden's highest profile roles as the state's attorney is advising lawmakers during their annual legislative session. With the 2020 session underway, OAG legislative …

Idaho state government is made up of a number of offices and departments we hear about on a regular basis. But it’s also comprised of numerous agencies, commissions, bureaus and boards that don’t oft…

Earlier this month, Idahoans went to the polls and cast ballots on Election Day. In most contests, the outcomes were clear. In a few others, that was not the case. In this episode of Counsel for the …