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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 …
Business incentive bill clears House tax committee hurdle
BOISE - The House tax committee on Friday forwarded to the House floor a bill containing $3 million tax break for business expansion in Idaho.
Will Sgt. Bergdahl be left behind in Afghanistan?
WASHINGTON - The case of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, held by the Taliban since 2009, has arisen again as the U.S. and other countries engage in diplomatic efforts to free him.
Campus gun bill heads to full House
BOISE - Three North Idaho legislators voted Friday in favor of a bill which, if it becomes law, would overturn a no-carry gun policy on the North Idaho College campus.
Malek introduces URD bill
BOISE - Legislation was introduced Thursday which, co-sponsors say, specifies that Idaho's urban renewal districts are required to reimburse local taxing districts for services rendered.
Nonini bill would require legislators to make sure subs are from correct locations
BOISE - Sen. Bob Nonini proposed legislation Wednesday which he says would make it clear in Idaho law that state legislators need to verify whether their substitutes at the Legislature reside within the legislative…
Senator's bill would limit HOAs' fining power
Unhealthy jobs situation
Gay rights activists return to Capitol
Budget writers rescue Idaho Education Network - for this state budget year
House rejects tax break for retired veterans
Idaho House approves bill to crimp city design standards
BOISE (AP) - The Idaho House approved a bill that forbids cities from requiring specific exterior design and beautification standards, backing the measure over concerns it was an example of the Legislature meddling…
Guns on campus could end nuke research at ISU
Offensive sports mascots draw concern from tribal leaders
BOISE - Idaho tribal leaders on Friday - including Kootenai Tribe council member Gary Aitken Jr. - expressed concerns about the offensive nature of some sports mascots to Indian tribes.
Business tax paybacks
BOISE - State tax incentive legislation introduced Friday - that borrows a page from Utah's economic development playbook - would make Idaho more economically competitive with the Beehive State, a North Idaho legis…
Goedde's interest rate bill clears Senate committee
BOISE - Prejudgment interest rates allowed in state code could be dropped to 7.5 percent from the current 12 percent if a bill currently under consideration at the Legislature gets amended and becomes law.