Idaho House Rejects Funding for Secretary of State to Publish Voter Pamphlet
BOISE, ID – The Idaho House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected a proposed budget increase to pay for the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office to produce an informational voters’ pamphlet, as required by law. Following a short
Legal Challenges Certain as Ferguson Prepares to Sign new Income Tax
OLYMPIA, WA – A bill to institute a state income tax (SB 6346) has been on Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk for five days, and he’s expected to sign it but opponents are gearing up for legal challenges
SNAP Oversight Bill Advances in Idaho Legislature
BOISE, ID – Last year, Gov. Brad Little said Idaho was one of the most efficient states at running the federal food stamps program. In fact, Idaho had the second lowest payment error rate for the Supplemental
Nampa Mayor Dies Following Medical Emergency at Town Hall Event
NAMPA, ID – Officials with the City of Nampa have confirmed that Mayor Rick Hogaboam has died after experiencing a medical emergency Wednesday evening. He was 47. According to city officials, Hogaboam suffered the medical emergency during
Teen Dies in Drowning Incident at Southern Idaho Park
BOISE, ID – The Star Police Department reported that a teenager died Wednesday afternoon following what appears to be a drowning at Freedom Park in Star. According to police, deputies were dispatched at approximately 3:30 p.m. on
New law Seeks to Help Clear up Washington’s DUI Testing Backlog
OLYMPIA, WA – Thousands of cases have piled up in Washington as they await state testing to confirm if a driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Prosecutors say this is leaving people on the road
Trump Administration Temporarily Lifts Shipping Rules to Tackle Rising Fuel Costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump Administration has approved a 60-day suspension of the Jones Act, aiming to ease pressure on fuel prices and stabilize supply chains disrupted by escalating tensions involving Iran. The century-old law typically requires
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard faces questioning on Capitol Hill
Senior U.S. intelligence officials faced sharp questioning on Capitol Hill during a high-stakes Senate hearing on global threats, with lawmakers zeroing in on the ongoing conflict with Iran, domestic security concerns, and the integrity of upcoming U.S.
Louisville standout Mikel Brown Jr. sidelined for opening game of NCAA tournament due to back injury
Louisville will begin its NCAA Tournament run without one of its most important players, as freshman standout Mikel Brown Jr. has been ruled out for both the first round and a potential second-round matchup due to a
WNBA, players close in on landmark labor deal ahead of 30th season
After more than a year of tense negotiations, the WNBA and its players’ union have reached a verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, marking a major step forward for the league just weeks before the