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State News
What's happening in Idaho? For information and details regarding Idaho news, see our articles below.
Christian lobbying group pushes for Bible reading in public schools
The Idaho Family Policy Center is circulating a petition advocating for Bibles in public schools
Rare overhaul of powerful US nuclear test reactor completed
Experiments at the reactor help the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered war fleet stay at sea longer
Kempthorne endorses Bedke for Idaho lieutenant governor
Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, who led the charge on many accomplishments in Idaho, announced his endorsement of Speaker Scott Bedke to be Idaho’s next Lieutenant Governor.
Idaho governor declines debates ahead of Republican primary
First time in more than three decades that a sitting governor seeking reelection has declined to participate
Lawsuit over Idaho transgender athlete ban likely to proceed
A federal judge temporarily stopped the law from taking effect while the lawsuit is decided
Professional Firefighters of Idaho endorse Bedke
The Professional Firefighters of Idaho (PFFI) have announced a full endorsement of Scott Bedke’s campaign to become the next conservative Lieutenant Governor o…
Catholic church can't intervene in Idaho abortion lawsuit
Planned Parenthood of Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana and Kentucky sued over the law
Catholic church asks to intervene in Idaho abortion lawsuit
The bishop of the diocese, Bishop Peter Christensen, wrote in a legal filing that the church helped get the abortion ban through the Legislature
WA ferry system experiencing unprecedented staff shortage
Delays and cancellations have been typical during the pandemic
Idaho Power faces $1 million fine after reporting violations
Idaho Power had permits from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the facilities for decades
Idaho Republican Legislators endorse Critchfield as state superintendent
Idaho’s current and former Republican leaders from both the Senate and House of Representatives, representing communities from across Idaho, have endorsed Debb…
Antigovernment activist Bundy sentenced to 10 days in jail
Bundy argued his work for his own campaign as governor counted toward the 40 hours of community service
Governor highlights $50M investment in behavioral health
The $50 million is spread over a handful of appropriations bills and passed with large margins
Westward Ho! Maine potatoes travel far after western drought
The shipments to Idaho were seed potatoes, including Maine’s Caribou russet, that’ll be planted this spring
Groups seek to stop gold mine exploratory drilling in Idaho
The project was halted following federal court rulings in 2019 and 2020 concerning potential harm to Yellowstone cutthroat trout
Session gavels out: Historic year for education
The Idaho Legislature called it a year Thursday, closing the door on a three-month session that brought an 11% increase to K-12 education funding, 11th hour cu…