Biden Taps Freshman Idaho State Legislator as Deputy BLM Director

Senator C. Scott Grow (R-Eagle) has sponsored a proposed constitutional amendment that would cement our existing prohibitions on… — SJR 101 is a proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by Sen. C. Scott Grow (R- Eagle)that would cement our existing prohibitions on controlled substances in our state constitution. But why would we need to make something illegal in the constitution that is already illegal in statute? While the language of the…

The New Testament Gospels often focus on how Jesus of Nazareth would break contemporary religious norms, in order to teach higher moral… — A common theme in New Testament accounts of the ministry of Jesus of Nazareth is how he would break contemporary religious norms in order to teach higher moral truths. His unconventional Sabbath observance of harvesting food, healing the disabled, and performing other miracles on the holy day garnered criticism from…

A common refrain heard from the chorus of folks who view public health measures as an affront to their rights is, “What would the founders… — A common refrain heard from the chorus of folks who view public health measures as an affront to their rights is, “What would the founders think?” While speculating about the hypothetical political opinions of people who died a quarter-millennia ago may be a questionable way to govern ourselves today, for…

At the end of your ballot is a proposed state constitutional amendment HJR 4 that will affect the number of state legislative districts… — At the end of your ballot is a proposed state constitutional amendment HJR 4 that will affect the number of state legislative districts Idaho may have. HJR 4 passed the Idaho House (65–3) and Senate (31–4) with broad bipartisan support during the 2020 legislative session, and is now proposed to…

The Governor has called a special legislative session next week to address two issues, general election procedures and special civil… — The Governor has called a special legislative session next week to address two issues, general election procedures and special civil immunity for businesses who would otherwise be at fault for failing to take reasonable steps to protect workers and customers from the spread of coronavirus, and it appears this special…

There has been growing interest among far right members of the Idaho GOP to convene a special legislative session on June 23 to strip the… — There has been growing interest among far right members of the Idaho GOP to convene a special legislative session on June 23 to strip the Governor of his authority to manage the ongoing pandemic. …

State unemployment claims surged this week, up 1,300% from a week ago as Idaho grapples with the economic fallout from the public health… — State unemployment claims surged this week, up 1,300% from a week ago as Idaho grapples with the economic fallout from the public health crisis created by the spread of the novel coronavirus. Those numbers are unlikely to recede as non-essential businesses are closed statewide for at least the next three…

Spanish women’s hurdles national champion Maria José Martinez-Patiño had no idea that the skin cells she had provided regulators at the… — Spanish women’s hurdles national champion Maria José Martinez-Patiño had no idea that the skin cells she had provided regulators at the 1985 World University Games would turn her life upside-down. She was undergoing a sex verification test, then required of every female participant. In years prior, regulators would parade groups…

VOTE MCLEAN — VOTE MCLEAN On a recent bike ride with my 4-year-old, I pointed out our nearby elementary school to him. After watching his excitement grow as I listed his neighborhood friends who attend there, I wanted to say I hoped he’d join them next year in kindergarten. I hesitated, then decided against it…