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Idaho lawmakers head into 2023 with projected $1.5B surplus — and ideas on how to use it

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JFAC co-chair supports property tax reductions in new legislative session

Crush the Curve launched its “IdaHope” directory of mental health care providers. (Screenshot from crushthecurveidaho.com)

Looking for Idaho mental health care, for you or a loved one? Now there’s a directory.

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Crush the Curve Idaho shifting focus from COVID to mental health

The Idaho Constitution strictly prohibits the use of public funds for any form of religious education. For the past 132 years, the separation of public money from religious instruction has been rigidly upheld in Idaho. SCOTUS has unfortunately provided a workaround, writes guest columnist Jim Jones.

Poll: Many Idaho voters unfamiliar with ‘school choice’ policy debate

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Legislators say controversial K-12 policy will be a priority this session

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As funds run dry, Idaho Housing and Finance will soon pause emergency rental assistance program

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Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority is continuing its program without pause

The Idaho State Historical Society unveiled the statue, designed by local sculptor Irene Deely, commemorating women’s right to vote on Monday at the Idaho Capitol with Gov. Brad Little, first lady Teresa Little, legislators and members of the historical society. (Kelcie Moseley-Morris/Idaho Capital Sun)

‘Remarkable ability to persevere’: Idaho unveils monument to women’s right to vote

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Local sculptor developed concept with women’s shoes from decades past

An aerial photo shows North Idaho College’s campus. (Courtesy of North Idaho College)

NIC places president on administrative leave

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Board of trustees places Nick Swayne on leave, and trustees may bring back former wrestling coach, interim president Michael Sebaaly on temporary basis

Campbell River, BC , CAN - October , 31, 2021: Argonaut Wharf near Campbell River is the primary export port for the Myra Falls mine in Strathcona Provincial Park on Sunday October 31, 2021. Myra Falls primarily mines minerals such as zinc, lead, copper, silver and gold which after being processed is exported from Canada to Asia via freighter ship. (Photo by Alex Ratson via Getty Images)

Tribes seek U.S. help to curb Canadian mining threats to Northwestern states

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Native American leaders asking for the countries to refer matter to the International Joint Commission, a U.S.-Canada partnership created to oversee water issues

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, speaks with a reporter as she leaves the Senate floor after the Senate passed a procedural vote on federal legislation protecting same-sex marriages, at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 16, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Baldwin, the first openly gay woman to be elected to the House and the Senate, has led Senate negotiations on the bill. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Marriage equality bill heads to Biden’s desk following bipartisan U.S. House vote

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Bill approved Thursday would repeal 1996 Defense of Marriage Act that had defined marriage as between one man and one woman

Idaho Energy Freedom is a group formed in September with a stated goal of educating Idahoans about the economic benefits of energy options for consumers and communities, according to the organization’s website. (Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy)

Clean energy advocates plan education day for Idaho legislators in January

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday that the department has allocated $981 million for 242 projects to help create new and improved market opportunities and expanded essential services for rural communities and businesses across the country. Seven of those projects are located in Idaho. (Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Seven Idaho companies receive USDA loans to help expand services, create jobs

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