Idaho's controversial transgender bill is another step closer to becoming law. Here's how local lawmakers voted
Young transgender people in Idaho could soon see setbacks if they're looking for gender-affirming surgeries or medications.
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Idaho Senate passes bill to create incentive program for educators
BOISE, Idaho -- The Idaho Senate recently passed a bill that aims to incentivize educators to continue working at schools. Senate Bill 1290 would establish a rural educator incentive program for those who work in high-need and rural school districts…
Idaho lawmaker who named rape accuser may lose committee assignment
A legislative ethics committee decided Tuesday that an Idaho lawmaker who publicized the name of a Statehouse intern who reported that she was raped by another lawmaker should be stripped of one of her committee assignments for acting in an a manner “unbecoming” to the state's House of Representatives.
U of Idaho President urges supporters of higher ed to make voices heard in funding fight
The president of the University of Idaho says special interest groups with a "libertarian-based ideology" are putting in jeopardy funding for higher education in the state.
Idaho legislature reports record-high child sex abuse incidents
A new report from the Idaho legislature shows the highest number of child sex abuse incidents since 1990.
Idaho House committee OKs bill to end daylight saving time
Idaho residents wouldn’t have to fall back or spring ahead for daylight saving time -- under legislation introduced Thursday.
Idaho House expels Post Falls Rep. John Green following fraud conviction
The Idaho House of Representatives on Thursday expelled one of its members a day after he was convicted of conspiring to defraud the U.S. government.
Idaho lawmaker sponsors bill to save cats, dogs in cars
Rep. Elaine Smith (D-Pocatello) has sponsored a bill that would protect first-responders from liability and prosecution for rescuing dogs or cats in cars from extreme weather.
Idaho looks to broaden service animal law
An Idaho House panel has advanced legislation allowing people with mental disabilities to use a service animal.
Idaho educators, students voice concerns over new science standards
A meeting at the Coeur d'Alene Resort gave the public a chance to express their thoughts on the removal of climate change from the standards.
Idaho lawmakers boost schools budget
If lawmakers pass a budget proposed Monday in Boise, starting teachers could see a bigger paycheck and public schools would see more money from the state.
