Idaho journalism ‘shield law’ clears Senate committee
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A bill protecting Idaho journalists from being forced to divulge confidential source material is one step closer to Gov. Brad Little’s desk, after members of …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A bill protecting Idaho journalists from being forced to divulge confidential source material is one step closer to Gov. Brad Little’s desk, after members of …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Members of the Idaho House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee voted unanimously Feb. 19 to advance House Bill 158 with a “do-pass” recommendation, putting it …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Trump administration walked back a temporary pause on a swath of federal loans and grants Jan. 29, adding a coda to more than 24 …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho’s ballot initiative bill saga reached what appeared to be a climax Friday, when Gov. Brad Little vetoed two bills that would heighten requirements for …
By Melissa Davlin
For Idaho Reports
Used by permission
Patty Earnest is trying to avoid knee surgery.
For that, the Sagle woman has depended on Medicaid-funded non-emergency medical transportation services …
By Melissa Davlin
For Idaho Reports
On a cold night in November, a state contracted service “could have led to the death of a special needs child,” according to documents …
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