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ICL Legislative Update: Elk, wolves and snails, oh my!

The second week of the session focused on considering the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and approving rules. While that may sound boring to some, many topics were not – like …

Oh Deer, Chronic Wasting Disease is Here

In November of 2021, Idaho Fish and Game announced that two deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. These deer were found in north-central Idaho, near Riggins. Since then, three …

Idaho Legislature: Legislature back in action

Budgetary boost to natural resource funding, attacks on Idaho’s science standards, and more! Read our first Legislative Update of the 2022 session.

Legislative Update – Finally sine die, redistricting and candidates

The 2021 Idaho Legislature finally came to a close on November 17 after 311 days, shattering the previous record of 118 days.

Infrastructure Bill: What’s in it for Idaho?

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion measure characterized as the largest long-term investment in infrastructure in a century.

2021 Session: Short week, as Legislature wraps up…sort of

The Legislature passed a resolution that will have them return on May 12 to (potentially) override any final vetoes from the Governor. 

Science Standards back in the crosshairs 2021 edition

If you care about Idaho’s future and our children’s science education, take action today!

2021 Session: A unique week

The Idaho House of Representatives is playing a game of chicken and it appears that it will be all of Idaho that could lose.

2021 Session: Gripes, growls, and grumbles

The Idaho Legislature crossed the 100 day mark this week, making it the 3rd longest session in Idaho history.

2021 Session: Nearing the finish line?

Instead of comfort in our political bubbles, we need to find ways to sit down, discover the facts, and find common ground.