House Bill 710 went into effect in Idaho on July 1, and libraries can now be fined $250 or face potential lawsuits for providing a
Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Idaho K-12 teachers and college professors will not be required to use a student’s preferred pronouns or name in
By Kiryn Willett & Jaxon Holmes Firearm access is not a new concern for Idahoans. Since the beginning of the 2024 legislative session, Idaho lawmakers
Last year in 2023, Idaho saw 13 police-involved shootings. Eleven of the 13 were in the Treasure Valley and seven were fatal. This marks a
Boise State’s school of Public Research released its 9th annual Idaho Public Policy survey results in January. The survey addressed a range of topics in
Over 200 Idahoans gathered in the Capitol rotunda for a “Freedom to Read-In,” in defiance of HB 384 on Jan. 13. Some held signs with
In the last several years, Idaho has experienced a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, in line with a nationwide trend of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment. According to the
Public testimony was held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 15 in the State Affairs Committee for HB 384. The bill, presented by Chairman Jaron
With a new year comes a new address from Gov. Brad Little on the State of the State. Gov. Little spoke in front of the
Boise City Hall Lauren McLean was sworn in for another four years in office on Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. This
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