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SPR's Doug Nadvornick reports. It is illegal to use, possess and grow marijuana and several other drugs in Idaho. Now, state lawmakers are a step closer to adding another drug-related prohibition. On its western border, Idaho has two neighbors that have legalized marijuana. Owners of cannabis businesses in Washington and Oregon are advertising their wares on billboards in the Gem State, trying to lure Idahoans over the border to satisfy their cravings. Sen. Scott Grow [R-Eagle] says, about 10 days ago, a constituent who is apparently tired of seeing those billboards sent him a few pictures....

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday approved legislation that would prohibit commercial advertising for marijuana in Idaho, a move that could potentially stymie ballot initiatives to legalize the drug in the state. The Senate voted 21-14 to send the bill to the House. The bill is being fast-tracked, with a public hearing earlier in the day before a Senate panel that was held almost immediately after it was posted, giving the public little opportunity to participate. Lawmakers noted advertising in western Idaho for marijuana across the border in Oregon, where it’s legal. Lawm...

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1:09 The proposal from Sen. Scott Grow (R-Eagle) would make it impossible for citizens to legalize medical or recreational marijuana – or any other psychoactive drugs not approved for use by the federal Food and Drug Administration. During debate, Grow referred to Idaho as the “last foxhole” in the region that doesn’t have some form of legalized marijuana. “Let Idahoans choose whether they want to live in a drug-free state – free from drug culture – or not,” he said. Idaho is one of 14 states in the country where medical marijuana isn’t legal. It’s also one of just three s...