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In a tight vote, House Bill 314 passed the House, 40 to 30, with both Republicans and Democrats having strong feelings in opposition to the legislation.

The bill's sponsor calls it a matter of safety.

Opponents worry that a bill in the Idaho Legislature restricting drag shows actually jeopardizes all live performance art across the state. 

An education savings account proposal died Thursday morning after a narrow — and contentious — House Education Committee vote. Two other ESA proposals were pulled by their sponsors before Thursday’s meeting.

Nationwide, Republicans have attacked these standards as ‘woke ideology.’ Legislation sponsor Rep. Barbara Ehardt said the state needs to protect its industries targeted by ESG reforms.

BOISE — (Idaho Statesman) — Idaho legislative committee on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have made schools and libraries liable to lawsuits for distributing material deemed “harmful” to children. The committee also delayed action on another bill, supported by a librarian trade group, that would direct library oversight boards to create policies clearly labeling […]

After some discussion about wording of the bill, the House Education Committee decided to give it a full hearing.

Legislation to authorize talks about absorbing a number of eastern Oregon counties into Idaho is headed to the state Senate.

One lawmaker said moving the border would "get drugs away from us."

The legislation, Senate Bill 1038, would establish a universal education savings account program, using around $45 million of state money.