Gov. Brad Little heard from librarians from Rexburg to Riggins, from Donnelly to Bonners Ferry.
He heard from lawyers. From students and homeschoolers. From teachers past and present including two of Idaho’s past teachers of the year.
And in the end, Little came down on their side. He vetoed a bill mandating that school and public libraries keep “harmful” materials out of the hands of minors, or risk a $2,500 civil fine.
Nearly 2,000 people emailed Gov. Brad Little in a two-week span, urging him to veto a controversial bill designed to stamp out "harmful" materials in libraries. Despite his veto, the issue is sure to come back in 2024, an election year for Idaho's 105 legislators.