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The longest-running public policy show in the West, Idaho Reports turns a spotlight on the important issues affecting all Idahoans. Stream episodes in the @pbs.org app and visit IdahoReports.org for more. #idleg #idpol

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Nov 19

Hello, and welcome to Idaho Reports. We're dedicated to in-depth reporting and political analysis from around the state.

We've created an #idleg feed you can follow in preparation for the upcoming legislative session: bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Jun 20

For years, the Idaho Reports team has brought you coverage on how public policy issues in the Gem State affect #caregivers and the people who depend on them. This month, we bring you the latest, including recent legislative proposals on state and federal levels. #idleg #idpol #caregiving

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Jun 19

“We are causing so much havoc,” says Amanda Cook, the forensic nurse examiner director at the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Idaho Falls. "Now they can’t get medical help... (The legislators) have totally screwed it up.” #idleg #idpol
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Idaho policymakers 'confident' parental rights fix will come - Idaho Reports

by Idaho Reports staff Despite multiple reports of issues with the original law and a

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · May 27

The Idaho Department of Correction has put a pause on all state executions as of May 23 to complete renovations of the death row facility at the Idaho State Maximum Security Institution to carry out executions by firing squad. #idleg
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IDOC pauses all executions to build firing squad chamber - Idaho Reports

by Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The Idaho Department of Correction has put a pause on

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · May 23

Earlier this year, Idaho passed a law to allow some cases of lewd conduct with a child under age 12 with aggravating circumstances to be punishable by death. The bill did not allocate any additional money for the State Public Defender’s Office. #idleg
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Demand for capital defense attorneys may soon skyrocket in Idaho - Idaho Reports

By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports Earlier this year, Idaho Legislators passed a bill to allow

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · May 17

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador discusses enforcing the city flag law. #idleg #idpol

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Apr 19

This week on Idaho Reports, House Speaker Mike Moyle discusses outcomes of the legislative session. #idleg

Associate producer Logan Finney and House Speaker Mike Moyle on the set of Idaho Reports 4/18/2025

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Apr 16

Demonstrators unfurled a "Free Palestine" flag behind U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders while he discussed Gaza during his speech at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. (Part 4/4)

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Apr 16

Demonstrators unfurled a "Free Palestine" flag behind U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders while he discussed Gaza during his speech at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. (Part 3/4)

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Apr 16

Demonstrators unfurled a "Free Palestine" flag behind U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders while he discussed Gaza during his speech at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. (Part 2/4)

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Apr 16

Demonstrators unfurled a "Free Palestine" flag behind U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders while he discussed Gaza during his speech at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. (Part 1/4)

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Apr 15

The "Fighting Oligarchy Tour" on Monday featuring U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, drew a full venue of roughly 12,500 people to the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. #idpol
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Fighting Oligarchy Tour in Idaho | Sen. Bernie Sanders & Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | Full Rally

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Apr 9

Margaret Carmel of @boisedev.com joins @loganfinney.com on the podcast this week to break down three new changes to Idaho's urban renewal laws. #idleg #idpol

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Ruth Brown @ruthbrownnews.bsky.social · Apr 4

As we look at what the Legislature did this year, you can also look at what didn't get done. The House never took up the parental rights bill fixes. #IDLeg blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/04/04/c...

Changes to parental rights law not taken up in House - Idaho Reports

By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports A fix to health care availability for children without parental

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Apr 4

The Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die (end of session) on April 4, 2025. #idleg

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Apr 3

This week on the podcast, @loganfinney.com discusses adoption and what Idaho can do to support mothers with unplanned pregnancies after the Dobbs decision. #idleg
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Adoption and a Culture of Life | Unplanned Good | April 2, 2025 | Idaho Reports Podcast

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Apr 1

The Idaho Senate did not attempt to overturn Gov. Brad Little’s first veto of 2025, issued Saturday to block Senate Bill 1023 on “medical freedom,” instead introducing a new version of the bill late on Monday. #idleg
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Senate introduces new medical freedom bill after Governor’s veto - Idaho Reports

By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The Idaho Senate did not attempt to overturn Gov. Brad

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Mar 21

Idaho becomes the only state with the firing squad as its primary method for the death penalty. Plus, local protests against the federal government. #idleg
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Idaho Reports | The Session Continues… | March 21, 2025 | Season 53 | Episode 20

Idaho becomes the only state with the firing squad as its primary method for the death penalty.

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Mar 21

House Majority Leader Jason Monks acknowledged the work still remaining before the budget committee on lawmakers' target adjournment date. #idleg #idpol

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Mar 19

The sponsor said five other states are trying to impose similar laws to allow for the death penalty in child sexual assault cases. He also acknowledged the bill, should it become law, would likely be challenged. #idleg
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House advances bill to make lewd conduct with child 12 or under punishable by death - Idaho Reports

By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The Idaho House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill Monday

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Mar 19

Senators want to take a closer look at a House bill that would grant each board of county commissioners direct control over which specific hospital properties qualify for property tax exemptions. #idleg
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Senate pauses bill to give counties control over hospital tax exemption - Idaho Reports

by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports Senators want to take a closer look at a House

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Morgan McCollum @boiseartscene.com · Mar 17

There’s a protest against Sen. Crapo ahead of a town hall he’ll be holding here at the Riverside Hotel in Boise shortly #idpol

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Mar 14

On the podcast this week, @acluidaho.bsky.social legislative strategist Amy Dundon discusses a wide array of bills under consideration this session. #idleg #idpol

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Idaho Reports @idahoreports.org · Mar 14

The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved an increase of more than 20% for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's child welfare programs, including 63 new full-time employees focused on foster care and child safety. #idleg
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Child welfare budget could potentially see 20% increase - Idaho Reports

By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Friday gave the Idaho Department

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Idaho Education News @idahoednews.bsky.social · Mar 13

Analysis: The WWAMI debate is about Idaho’s chronic doctor shortage. But it is also a juicy debate over politics, turf and market share — the quiet parts that a University of Idaho memo discusses out loud. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

Analysis: An internal memo, and an unfiltered look into the fight over WWAMI

The WWAMI debate is about Idaho’s chronic doctor shortage. But it is also a juicy debate over politics, turf and market share — the quiet parts that a University of Idaho memo discusses out l…

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logan 🥔 @loganfinney.com · Mar 12

Idaho lawmakers have been quietly working for years to revamp how the state taxes power utility companies. The bill made it to the floor of the Senate this afternoon. #idleg #idpol
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Senate panel approves power utility property tax change - Idaho Reports

by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee approved a bill

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