Idaho governor signs bill criminalizing public breast exposure

Originally published March 27 on IdahoCapitalSun.com. Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a bill that criminalizes the public exposure of breasts. House Bill 270 updates Idaho’s indecent exposure law, which already bans public exposure of genitals, …

Judge halts Idaho's new immigration cooperation and enforcement law

A district court judge blocks Idaho's new immigration act the same day Gov. Brad Little signs it into law. BOISE, Idaho — A new law in Idaho allows local law enforcement to assist federal authorities in enforcing national immigration laws, but it was …

Idaho House passes Water Resources budget with $30M for infrastructure projects

The Idaho House of Representatives voted 56-13 on Thursday to pass the Idaho Department of Water Resources budget with $30 million in new funding for water infrastructure projects. Idaho water issues came to a head last May when the Idaho Department of …

ACLU of Idaho sues state for new immigration enforcement bill just signed into law

A federal judge on Thursday evening temporarily blocked a new Idaho immigration law from taking effect. The block was issued hours after the ACLU of Idaho on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the state of Idaho over a new policy Idaho Gov. Brad Little …

Gov. Little signs bill deregulating child care facilities to address Idaho’s shortage

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law a bill to deregulate child care centers in hopes of addressing Idaho’s child care shortage crisis.  House Bill 243 loosens state-set minimum child-to-staff ratio standards. The bill also preempts local governments …

Idaho will have journalism shield law, after Gov. Little signs bill

Idaho will become the 41st state with a media shield law, protecting sources who provide confidential information or documents to journalists. Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 158 into law Thursday morning, the governor’s office’s Communications Director …

Boise Pro Soccer breaks ground on stadium at Expo Idaho

Boise Pro Soccer signed a 30-year lease to play at Expo Idaho, which will be home to both professional men's and women's teams in the USL. BOISE, Idaho — The world's most popular sport has found a home in the Treasure Valley. A project is set …

Idaho Scam Warning: Hang Up Immediately If You Hear These 4 Words

In the day and age of caller ID, we don’t know too many people who will pick-up calls from an unknown number. Should you make the decision to see who’s on the other end, you should end the call immediately if the person on the other end utters a certain …

Idaho Governor Signs Law Requiring Students to Learn About Fetal Development

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law on Thursday requiring public school students to learn about human development in the womb, making Idaho the third state to implement such a pro-life curriculum. The new law, which includes the use of resources …

Idaho Smokehouse Partners Recalls Beef Sticks Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination