Boise State Pres. Tromp pitches budget to legislature for rural education program and new faculty positions

Boise State University president Dr. Marlene Tromp made her annual budget presentation before the Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC) on Tuesday, where she pitched new line items…

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Read more about the article Legislative guide: Understanding Boise State’s place in Idaho’s political arena
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Legislative guide: Understanding Boise State’s place in Idaho’s political arena

Though only a mile separates Boise State’s campus from the Idaho State Capitol building, the rift between the two entities has perhaps never been deeper than it was during the…

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Idaho panelists urge the legislature to repeal faith-healing exemptions from state stature

A group of panelists met to discuss upcoming legislation on Idaho’s faith-healing religious exemptions on Wednesday, Jan. 12. The event, sponsored by the Campaign to Protect Idaho Kids, called for…

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Read more about the article Supreme Court hears case that could reverse Roe v. Wade, triggering Idaho’s abortion ban law
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Supreme Court hears case that could reverse Roe v. Wade, triggering Idaho’s abortion ban law

On Dec. 1, 2021, the Supreme Court heard arguments on a Mississippi abortion ban that blocks abortions 15 weeks after conception. The court expressed willingness to uphold the ban, which…

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Read more about the article Opinion: To address Yenor, direct your efforts toward the legislature
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Opinion: To address Yenor, direct your efforts toward the legislature

This article was written by Cheyon Sheen, a fourth-year civil engineering student at Boise State. With the current uproar of Scott Yenor, I want to mention that 1) signing a…

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Opinion: Legalizing marijuana would boost Idaho economy, minimize incarcerations

The legalization, decriminalization and use of marijuana has been a largely debated topic over the past several years, especially in Idaho.  With most of our surrounding states having legalized recreational…

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Read more about the article The Texas abortion ban continues to raise concern among pro-choice advocates in the state of Idaho
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The Texas abortion ban continues to raise concern among pro-choice advocates in the state of Idaho

Content warning: Discussion of rape, incest and related topics One month ago, the Supreme Court dismissed an emergency request to block Texas’ controversial abortion law — allowing the ban to…

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