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A Michigan bill that would limit transgender high school athletes ability to compete on girls teams drew fiery debate Tuesday.

ONTARIO — After learning that Idaho District 9 Rep. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, was planning to introduce legislation in January along with Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, regarding moving the Oregon-Idaho

5 Oregon Counties Vote for Becoming Part of Idaho Greater Idaho, May 19, 2021 Five counties in eastern Oregon voted for becoming a part of Idaho on May 18: Sherman, Lake, Grant, Baker, and Malheur counties. No counties voted against. The average was 62% in favor. Two additional Oregon counties had already voted in favor in November: Union and Jefferson. In the five counties that voted on this issue, the average turnout was 43%, much higher than the statewide average of 25% for this elec...

While the proposal to ditch Oregon for Idaho may be popular in the Beaver State’s right-leaning enclaves, the chances of it actually happening are slim.

While the proposal to ditch Oregon for Idaho may be popular in the Beaver State’s right-leaning enclaves, the chances of it actually happening are slim.

Oregon Counties Vote to Secede Into Idaho In a long-shot bid, 5 counties approved measures telling officials to take steps to change the border Several counties in Oregon on May 18 voted to consider joining the state of Idaho, which is part of a long-shot movement to break away from the state that has long been dominated by politicians in Portland. Voters in Malheur, Sherman, Grant, Baker, and Lake counties approved various measures that require county officials to take steps to look into mov...

by Melissa Block May 3, 2021 - 12:10am Do transgender women and girls have a constitutional right to play on womens sports teams? That question will be argued before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday. by:  Melissa Block Do transgender women and girls have a constitutional right to play on womens sports teams? That question will be argued before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday. The landmark case stems from an Idaho law passed last year — the na...

As reported by The Idaho Statesman, the Senate approved the measure Monday, 27-8. It had made its way through the House last Thursday to the tune of 57-12. Per the wording of the bill, it “[establishes] provisions regarding dignity and nondiscrimination in public education” and “[prohibits] the expenditure of moneys for certain purposes.” Prior to reaching the Senate for a vote, the measure was opened for public testimony before the Senate Education Committee. Earlier this week, the Sta...

Idaho Legislature fast-tracks ‘critical race theory’ bill despite student protests Hayat Norimine, Idaho Statesman © Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman/TNS A student holding a U.S. flag upside down stands atop the steps at the Idaho Capitol Building on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Downtown Boise, Idaho. BOISE, Idaho — With backpacks on and posters in hand, dozens of high school and college students arrived in front of the Idaho Capitol to protest a bill against “critical race ...

Inside the Greater Idaho Effort What started as a joke could become a reality if a group of dedicated Oregonians gets their way. Members of the group Greater Idaho presented their case to the Idaho Legislature this week. The critics in the media will continue their snide remarks on social media. However, these folks should be encouraged to continue with their efforts.   Photo: Daniel Ritz Several influential legislators expressed their support for creating the third largest state in the union...