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Man charged after driving through school gates
A driver allegedly crashed through two closed crossing gates at Washington Elementary in Sandpoint, prompting new …
College trustee zoning bill gets rework
COEUR d’ALENE — Idaho lawmakers introduced a new version of a college trustee zoning bill that would allow elected trustees to finish their terms before new districts are implemented.
Local minimum wage law ban moves forward
Idaho legislators are moving forward with a measure that would ban local governments from creating a patchwork of minimum wage laws across the state.
Idaho House kills Medicaid gap bill
The House State Affairs Committee crippled Gov. Butch Otter’s proposed alternative to Medicaid expansion Monday by voting to kill a bill that would have provided its funding mechanism.
Governor responds to faith-healing interest
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter released a letter Thursday addressed to legislative leaders concerning medical neglect of children under 18 in Idaho.
Homeowner exemption adjustment passes Idaho House
The Idaho House has approved legislation to cap the state's homeowner property tax exemption, but opposition says the move could cause tax shifts between residential and commercial property.
House approves bill to align Idaho, federal tax code
BOISE — The Idaho House has approved a revised tax conformity bill after spiking a prior version because it would have removed an unenforceable rule banning joint returns from same-sex couples.
Coalition: Idaho lawmakers deny hearing on minimum wage hike
Lift Up, Idaho — a coalition of labor groups and social service agencies — announced Wednesday that for a third consecutive year Idaho lawmakers have refused to consider a bill to increase the state’s minimum wage.
New bill proposes to move deadline for switching party affiliation
COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho Legislature is considering another primary election bill which, for voters who plan to vote Republican, further complicates this spring’s two primary elections.
Otter focuses on education in 10th State of the State address
Gov. Butch Otter asked the Legislature to focus its priorities on education this year while laying out his $3.29 billion budget proposal.
Otter promotes Ronk to Commerce Department director
BOISE — Gov. Butch Otter announced Thursday that he is promoting Megan Ronk, chief operating officer at the Idaho Department of Commerce, to director of the ag…
Compassion gathering scheduled for Jan. 9
BONNERS FERRY — Concerned Citizens of North Idaho and the Boundary County Human Rights Task Force are hosting a gathering Jan. 9 to express compassion and support for those in need regardless of race, creed or nati…
Idaho air race family jumps to jets
RENO, Nev. — Longtime Reno Air Races family Brian and Sherawn Reberry of Boise jumped to the Jet Class this year when they sold their unique Reberry 3M1C1R gul…
Natural gas production records from Idaho well made public
BOISE (AP) - The first batch of production records from a natural gas well in Idaho have been made public following a new rule approved by lawmakers.
Report: Idaho commissions lack women
BOISE (AP) - A new study shows that Idaho's state-appointed boards and commissions are mostly made up of men, and the 30 percent of women appointees disproportionately serve in roles traditionally classified as "fe…
Former Nampa teacher appears in court on sex charge
CALDWELL (AP) - The case against a former Nampa high school teacher accused of having sex with a student has been moved to district court.