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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
Nearly half of US bald eagles suffer lead poisoning
Hundreds of eagles visit Coeur d'Alene each winter
Bill would bar Idaho's lands and animals from 'personhood'
“Children are not equal to bodies of water or trees, so their rights shouldn't be equal to those as well.”
Bill introduced to keep lethal injection drug source secret
Chaney said the secrecy bill was needed because of 'woke cancel culture'
Two bills tightening Idaho voting rules head to full House
The second bill from Rep. Doug Okuniewicz, a Republican from Hayden, would require unaffiliated voters to join a political party before the candidate filing period closes if they want to vote in a closed primary el…
Senate panel introduces bill banning most abortions in Idaho
modeled on a similar law in Texas that is the most restrictive in the nation
Bill to boost Idaho grocery tax credit by $20 passes House
The bill from Rep. Jim Addis would boost the annual credit for those under age 65 to $120 starting with tax returns filed in 2024
Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of US
The ruling does not directly impact wolves in Idaho
Bill would let Legislature intervene in legal challenges
Coeur d’Alene Republican Sen. Mary Souza said it would allow the Legislature to play a legal role if there is a lawsuit questioning state code
Bill to ban mask mandates passes Idaho legislative committee
Rep. Vito Barbieri, a Republican from Dalton Gardens, also spoke in favor of the bill
Idaho lawmaker panel OKs bill to end vehicle emissions tests
The current state law only requires emission testing in regions where air pollution from vehicles is already approaching federal limits
Bill boosts protections for Idaho gun makers, carriers
The Senate State Affairs Committee voted to approve the measure
Bill to boost Idaho grocery sales tax credit advances
boosts the annual maximum credit
Senate OKs bill for teachers
Backers said it’s needed to help the state hire and retain teachers
Idaho plan seeks $300 million for water treatment systems
Republican Gov. Brad Little’s Leading Idaho plan calls for using a big chunk of its share to shore up the state’s water infrastructure
Idaho tax conformity bill hits same-sex marriage objections
Idaho voters in 2006 voted to ban gay marriage