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Idaho lawmaker introduces memorial urging SCOTUS to reconsider same-sex marriage ruling
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (475+ words) Kelsie Rose is an Executive Producer at Idaho News 6. BOISE, Idaho " A memorial has been introduced in the Idaho Statehouse that, if passed, would ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its 2015 decision in "Obergefell v. Hodges," the case that legalized same-sex…...
Idaho Senate passes bill to repeal Women’s Commission, sends to House
4+ day, 9+ min ago (214+ words) BOISE, Idaho " The Idaho Senate voted 29-5-1 on Thursday to pass legislation repealing state law establishing the Idaho Women's Commission, sending the measure to the House for consideration. Bill sponsor Senator Brian Lenney says the commission should be removed from Idaho…...
Idaho lawmakers consider removing Women’s Commission from state law
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (511+ words) I'm the Idaho News 6 neighborhood reporter dedicated to bringing you the latest stories from Downtown Boise, Boise's North End, and Garden City. A long-dormant section of Idaho law is drawing renewed attention at the Statehouse. Lawmakers are considering Senate Bill…...
Idaho leaders hold press conference regarding 'Anti-LGBTQ' bills
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (181+ words) BOISE, Idaho " On Monday at 12:30 p.m. MT, leaders from across Idaho met for a press conference to discuss legislation that they say targets the LGBTQ community. Those bills include House Bill 607 (HB-607), House Bill 561 (HB-561), House Bill 557 (HB-557), and House Bill…...
Boise mayor criticizes Idaho flag bill that could revoke city’s Pride flag designation
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (770+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Boise Mayor Lauren McLean criticized a proposed Idaho bill Monday that could strip the city's Progress Pride Flag of its status as an official Boise flag, calling the measure an attempt to limit local authority and representation. For…...
Following Pride Flag controversy, Idaho lawmakers debate stricter flag display rules with daily penalties
3+ week, 6+ day ago (255+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Idaho lawmakers are considering legislation that would impose daily fines on cities that display unauthorized flags on government property, escalating an ongoing debate over flag displays at public buildings. Rep. Ted Hill, R-Emmett and Eagle, introduced the bill…...
Supreme Court seems likely to allow state bans of trans athletes in school sports
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (834+ words) The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. Lower courts ruled for the transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia who challenged the state bans, but…...
"There was a lot of high-fiving" - Rigby man wins Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (273+ words) RIGBY, Idaho " Sixth-generation Idahoan Sean Klingler of Rigby claimed one of the $1,000,000 prizes from the popular Idaho Lottery game, the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle. "I've been playing the Lottery for a long time," said a joyful Klingler when he received his winnings....
Idaho’s transgender sports ban headed to U.S. Supreme Court
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (174+ words) WASHINGTON D.C. " Idaho's ban on transgender women competing in sports will be argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. The Gem State was the first in the nation to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports in 2020. The…...
Idaho AG urges Supreme Court review of transgender athlete case despite plaintiff’s exit
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (216+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a high-profile case over the state's ban on transgender athletes " even though the plaintiff has asked to drop it. Lindsay Hecox, a 24-year-old transgender student at…...