Page 31 - Greg Chaney News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Rep. Greg Chaney, R-Caldwell, is co-sponsoring a bill that would make it illegal to protest outside the private homes of public officials.

BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — A bill that would prohibit targeted picketing outside officials’ homes drew a large crowd at the Idaho Capitol on Wednesday, a protest outside a state lawmaker’s house and the arrest of an Eagle man. The bill bars anyone from picketing outside someone’s residence with an intent to “harass, annoy or alarm” […]

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho lawmaker who introduced a bill to prohibit targeted picketing outside officials' homes found torch- and pitchfork-wielding protesters gathered outside his own house...

Idaho Legislature: Mob Rule vs First Amendment The last year has been a challenge for everyone in the state of Idaho. Protests that we've seen across the country have come to the Gem State in a much smaller percentage than bigger states. The frustration echoed by Idaho voters has spilled over to folks picketing elected and appointed members of our communities' homes. Is that illegal? Should it be? The Idaho Legislature will determine when the First Amendment ends, and mob rule begins. Two Idaho Legislators, one Democrat and one Republican want to introduce legislation that would prevent citiz...

Idaho Lawmakers Address Private Home Picketing I know that after a really intense 2020 and a full blown election cycle, we're all tired...and I mean TIRED of politics. A bipartisan discussion happening right here in Idaho at the State Capitol, however, came as a breath of fresh air this afternoon and I wanted to share this. Leading up to the November election, as I am sure you remember, the climate here in the Treasure Valley was less than ideal. Activists were getting LOUD--be it about COVID, the national election, and more.  One story called for some major reactions across the political sp...