State News
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Overdose incident reported at Post Falls High School
Student arrested on suspicion of distributing a controlled substance
Okuniewicz bill would make ballot initiatives tougher
An Idaho lawmaker has introduced legislation that would ask voters to change the state’s constitution to make it harder to get initiatives on the ballot. Re…
Idaho sued over law banning abortion after 6 weeks pregnancy
The reproductive health organization also sued in June over Idaho's total abortion ban passed in 2020
Signs question candidates' Republican legitimacy
Anonymous 'RINO' signs send political message while circumventing campaign finance reporting laws
Candidates file for legislative races
Here's the list as of Friday night.
Congressman Fulcher Introduces Bill to Manage Forests, Reduce Wildfire Risk
Congressman Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) introduced the Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act, with Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introducing the Senate c…
Affordable housing out of reach for workers earning low wages in Idaho
Rental prices throughout Idaho continue to exceed renter wages, according to the 2021 Out of Reach report released today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Idaho’s housing affordability challenge affects…
Affordable housing out of reach for workers earning low wages in Idaho
Rental prices throughout Idaho continue to exceed renter wages, according to the 2021 Out of Reach report released today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Idaho’s housing affordability challenge affects…
Gov. Little urges Idahoans minimize wildfire risks
Governor Brad Little joined state and federal fire managers during a press conference today at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise to urge Ida…
Region GOP Chairman endorses Branden Durst for State superintendent
Region I GOP Chairman, Bjorn Handeen, has announced his endorsement of Branden Durst for the Republican nomination for Idaho state superintendent of public ins…
Russ Fulcher announces cancer diagnosis
U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher has announced on a social media post his recent medical diagnosis confirming he has cancer in his renal system
Idaho recognizes Juneteenth, holiday marking end of slavery
Idaho recognizes Juneteenth, holiday marking end of slavery
Gov. Little signs transportation funding bill
Gov. Brad Little signs historic HB 362, a transportation bill that will provide $80 million in continuous funding and allow the state to bond for up to $1.6 bi…
Idaho sets June execution date for Gerald Ross Pizzuto Jr.
Idaho death row inmate Gerald Ross Pizzuto Jr. has been scheduled for execution by lethal injection on June 2.
Reclaim Idaho Files Quality Education Act
Last week, Reclaim Idaho filed a ballot initiative with the Idaho secretary of state called the Quality Education Act. This initiative would boost funding for …