New lawsuit seeks to stop enforcement of Idaho library materials bill
A group of lawyers on behalf of private Idaho schools, privately-funded public libraries, parents and their children have sued Idaho officials in federal court to stop the enforcement of House Bill 710,
‘We are not getting rid of books’: How libraries across Idaho are implementing new materials law
On a cool Friday in late May, Donnelly Public Library Director Sherry Scheline welcomed four kids who had just gotten off the bus from school. Their parent had a flat tire 40 minutes away from town and could not make it home to meet them.
Several Idaho libraries create policies in wake of the Library Bill
BOISE, Idaho — On July 1, over 300 laws were enacted and are now enforceable in Idaho. One of those laws, House Bill 710, or the "Library Bill," left many local librarians feeling vulnerable to outside forces.
'Unconstitutional': Lawsuit against Idaho's library law filed
A group of plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against HB 701, stating that it is "unconstitutional." BOISE, Idaho — A lawsuit was filed Thursday by a group of schools, libraries and their patrons against the State of Idaho in regards to House Bill 701.
Private schools file suit to challenge ‘government interference’ of Idaho library law
Private schools and privately funded libraries in Idaho sued state officials Thursday, challenging a controversial new law that allows community members to challenge library books they believe are “harmful” to children.
Lawsuit filed against Idaho's 'harmful materials' library bill
A lawsuit was filed Thursday by a group of schools, libraries and their patrons against the State of Idaho in regards to House Bill 701. Signed on April 10, The Idaho Senate and House passed House ...
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Private schools, libraries sue Idaho for law restricting ‘harmful’ materials
House Bill 710 — which took effect July 1 and was signed into ... “H.B. 710 is the product of a social climate in Idaho ...
Idaho prisoners gaining more access to banned phones, drugs. Drone drops may be to blame
The Idaho state prison complex south of Boise counts several prisons, including the Idaho Maximum Security Institution.
House Republicans pass bill cutting EPA funding by 20 percent
House Republicans on Wednesday passed what is expected to be the final government funding bill before August recess, ...
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GOP notches win as Interior-EPA spending bill passes House
The $38.5 billion legislation would slash funding for clean energy and climate programs. EPA would be cut by 20 percent.
An Idaho safe house claimed it was saving trafficking victims. Women said it was like being ‘trafficked all over again’
Lacking accountability, program took federal money and billed Medicaid for services victims say they never received ...
Idaho Power shut off some people’s electricity. In this heat? Are you kidding? | Opinion
The temperature is 104 degrees, and you’re going to shut off electricity to Grandma’s house for 24 hours? People could die in ...
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Bill Rancic Says Justin Bieber Is ‘So Good’ With His and Giuliana’s 11-Year-Old Son
Bill Rancic can’t get over how great Justin Bieber is with his and wife Giuliana Rancic's 11-year-old son, Duke. “[He’s the] ...