Six people arrested at Idaho State Capitol while participating in bathroom sit-in protest Protesters were arrested on a trespassing charge at Idaho's Capitol after a sit-in against new bathroom laws that critics argue target the transgender community.

... a flyer advertising the action says, "people will purposely go into bathrooms that do not align with their gender."
#transgender #idpol #idleg
ISP troopers then went into the restroom... six protestors were charged...
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By failing to hold Iran War hearings, Idaho's U.S. Sen. Jim Risch abdicates his constitutional duty • Idaho Capital Sun The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has a role to play to hold the executive branch to account, write Noah Carter and Marie Osborn.

"By failing to hold hearings on the Iran War, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, who chairs the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, abdicates his constitutional duty."

Idaho needs a senator who takes his duties seriously.
Vote him out.

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After four patients died, Idaho governor approves restoring cut Medicaid mental health programs • Idaho Capital Sun Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill to restore mental health treatment programs the state cut to comply with the his budget cut order.

After four patients died, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law a bill to restore Medicaid mental health treatment programs that the state cut to comply with the governor’s order for budget cuts. #idleg #idpol

🏳️‍🌈 Boise Mayor Lauren McLean 🏳️‍🌈
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After four patients died, Idaho governor approves restoring cut Medicaid mental health programs • Idaho Capital Sun Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill to restore mental health treatment programs the state cut to comply with the his budget cut order.

Senate Bill 1446 spends one-time legal settlement funds to reinstate a mobile treatment program, called the Assertive Community Treatment program, and peer support services, which help people navigate mental health treatment. #idleg #idpol

#idpol #idleg #Idaho #IdahoGOP #IDGOP

After divisive session marked by budget cuts, Idaho Legislature adjourns 2026 session • Idaho Capital Sun The 2026 Idaho Legislative session was marked by budget cuts and additional restrictions on LGBTQ+ communities.

I’m glad that Dictator Moyle and his gang of the most incompetent Idaho has to offer have taken their control issues and finally gone home. I wish they would stay there. #idpol #idleg #Idaho #IdahoGOP #IDGOP

After divisive session marked by budget cuts, Idaho Legislature adjourns 2026 session • Idaho Capital Sun The 2026 Idaho Legislative session was marked by budget cuts and additional restrictions on LGBTQ+ communities.

The Idaho Legislature and Gov. Brad Little enacted a series of across-the-board budget cuts that reduced funding for most state agencies and departments by 4% this year and 5% beginning in fiscal year 2027, which starts July 1. #idleg #idpol

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signs new appointment process law, says Harriman State Park not in jeopardy  • Idaho Capital Sun The Friends of Harriman State Park group says the new Idaho law could violate the terms of the agreement to donate the land for the park.

Senate Bill 1300 changes current practice to make it so that the directors of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Idaho Transportation Department and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will be appointed by the governor and subject to confirmation by the Idaho Senate. #idleg #idpol

Idaho Senate rejects House speaker’s bill to bar local officials from office for violating laws • Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho Senate rejected a bill that would let Attorney General seek to disqualify local elected officials if they “willfully” violate law.

The Idaho Senate swiftly defeated House Speaker Mike Moyle's bill to bar local elected officials from office for "wilfully" violating state law. #idleg #idpol

Idaho Legislature pleads with voters to reject medical marijuana ballot measure The Idaho Legislature has approved Senate concurrent Resolution 127, in an effort to express their opposition to the proposed Idaho Medical Cannabis Act

And there it is... "If approved, the ballot measure could bypass the need for legislative involvement, placing the vote squarely in the hands of Idahoans." #idpol #idleg
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Third attempt to mandate 287(g) immigration enforcement agreements dies in Idaho Senate  • Idaho Capital Sun A third proposal to mandate law enforcement to enter into formal agreements with federal immigration authorities died in the Idaho Senate.

The bill's sponsor said the House's amendments violated a Senate rule that prevents bill amendments from including the text from other legislation that’s already pending in the Senate. #idleg #idpol

Idaho Legislature approves use of $930M federal rural health care grant  • Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho Legislature has approved the use of a five-year, nearly $930 million federal grant for rural health care.

The state will have around $186 million to spend in the first year on subgrants meant to improve rural health care access. #idleg #idpol

After Republican warns to protect NRA record, Idaho House passes bill to allow guns in courthouses • Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho House passed a bill that could allow members of the public to concealed carry guns inside some parts of courthouses.

Idaho Rep. Brent Crane called a bill to allow people to concealed carry guns in courthouses an unfunded mandate for counties.

He voted for it.

"I’ve got 100% voting record with the NRA. Don’t want any of you guys to screw up your voting record with the NRA. But this is wrong." #idleg #idpol

After Republican warns to protect NRA record, Idaho House passes bill to allow guns in courthouses • Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho House passed a bill that could allow members of the public to concealed carry guns inside some parts of courthouses.

House Bill 621 would allow people to concealed carry guns inside the parts of courthouse buildings that aren’t for court. #idleg #idpol

Brilliant. The City of #Boise is providing the public with rainbow colored heart shaped window clings to show their support, as the Mayor puts one up in City Hall. #idpol

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These men are now legally required to use the women's restroom in #Idaho.

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The #idleg pulled out their radiator caps to circumvent due process on controversial bills. 🧵

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By failing to hold Iran War hearings, Idaho's U.S. Sen. Jim Risch abdicates his constitutional duty • Idaho Capital Sun The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has a role to play to hold the executive branch to account, write Noah Carter and Marie Osborn.

COMMENTARY | The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has a role to play to hold the executive branch to account, write guest columnists Noah Carter and Marie Osborn. #idpol

Idaho in Session Legislature House and Senate sessions, committee meetings, court hearings, and more live streamed from all three branches of Idaho's government.

Hello and welcome to day 81 of HELL. It should be the last. Lots of shenanigans happened yesterday, some I was able to cover and some I didn't because of other events in the capitol.

2x 287(g) agreement bills in play now. Will post an article of what happened last night below. #idpol #idleg

Idaho Senate advances bill to clarify library law restrictions on ‘harmful materials’  • Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho Senate passed a late-session bill meant to address concerns in recent court challenges of the state’s 2024 “library bill.”

The Idaho Senate on Wednesday passed a late-session bill meant to address concerns in recent court challenges of the state’s 2024 “library bill.” #idleg #idpol

Protestors urging Idaho governor to veto bill outing trans kids to parents arrested at Statehouse • Idaho Capital Sun Protestors who opposed anti-trans bills were arrested Wednesday in the Idaho governor’s office at the Capitol in Boise

“Gov. Little, Please find the courage to find the humanity that our shared faith as Christians calls us to offer to ALL people,” one protestor wrote in a note. “People are hurting.” #idleg #idpol

Protestors urging Idaho governor to veto bill outing trans kids to parents arrested at Statehouse • Idaho Capital Sun Protestors who opposed anti-trans bills were arrested Wednesday in the Idaho governor’s office at the Capitol in Boise

Nine protestors who opposed anti-trans bills were arrested Wednesday in the Idaho governor’s office at the Capitol in Boise, according to Idaho State Police. #idleg #idpol

'Empty chair' town hall in Pocatello: People to speak their minds despite members of Congress declining to participate - East Idaho News POCATELLO — Locals will be speaking their mind to congressional elected officials in a town hall next week. But organizers said it will be an “empty chair” town hall as Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch,...

#JimRisch, #MikeCrapo and #MikeSimpson are all "empty chairs". It's not just a metaphor.

#idpol
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Idaho Senate approved SB1336 that codifies civics education. By high school graduation students must "exemplify…prudence, justice, fortitude, moderation and patriotism.”

How the hell will that be taught or measured?

Let educators write the standards, not politicians.

#idleg #idedu #idpol

Legislature’s budget committee approves funding for Idaho State Police pay proposal  • Idaho Capital Sun “It feels a little bit like we are doing a bake sale here to fund our state police," Idaho state Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking of Boise said.

Legislators from both major political parties complained that the specific way the JFAC would fund the pay increases is unsustainable and irresponsible. #idleg #idpol

Trump administration sues Idaho election official to force him to turn over sensitive voter data • Idaho Capital Sun The U.S. Justice Department sued Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane, seeking to force him to turn over sensitive voter registration data.

The U.S. Justice Department sued Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane on Wednesday, and asked a federal judge to force him to turn over the full voter data, which includes partial Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers. #idpol

Trump administration sues Idaho election official to force him to turn over sensitive voter data • Idaho Capital Sun The U.S. Justice Department sued Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane, seeking to force him to turn over sensitive voter registration data.

The Trump administration sued Idaho’s top election official after he declined to give the federal government access to sensitive personal information about 1 million Idaho registered voters. #idpol

Idaho Senate approves immigration, refugee resettlement reporting bill • Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho Senate passed a bill creating reporting requirements for refugee resettlement and arrested individuals' immigration status and nationality.

Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow, a Boise Democrat, said she felt the bill was conflating the refugee resettlement process, which is a legal immigration process that requires extensive vetting, with illegal immigration. #idleg #idpol

Citing patient deaths, Idaho Senate approves restoring cut Medicaid mental health programs • Idaho Capital Sun The bill would spend Idaho legal settlement funds to reinstate the mobile treatment program, called the Assertive Community Treatment program.

The Idaho Senate passed a bill to restore Medicaid mental health programs that the state cut after Gov. Brad Little's budget cuts.

The four patient deaths after a mobile treatment program was cut can be directly tied to the cuts, said Idaho Falls Republican Sen. Kevin Cook. #idleg #idpol