WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As Republicans' draconian abortion bans go into effect today in Idaho, Tennessee, and Texas, the Democratic National Committee is launching a new digital ad buy highlighting the GOP's plans to outlaw abortion across the country. The ads will run in Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania - reminding voters of the stakes of November's elections when Republicans are pushing heavy restrictions or ban  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Last week, across the country, millions of women's reproductive freedom was further eroded as abortion bans across the country went into effect. The devastating and extreme bans are a reminder of the MAGA Republicans' extreme agenda and how they remain hellbent on passing even more restrictions. In Idaho, extreme MAGA Republicans' trigger law will ban nearly all abortions. Washington Post: "Idaho's 'tr  more

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 30 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news on Aug. 29, 2022: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $75,810 to Idaho City and Fruitland, Idaho, to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades. These planning grants are funded from the $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that Governor Little directed to DEQ on August 6, 2021. Idaho City - Idaho Ci  more

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 2 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news: The Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have awarded Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Program funds to 12 recipients across the state of Idaho. The funds will be used to deploy publicly available electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment along Idaho's major highways and freeways, creating a greater network of charging servic  more

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2022: Governor Brad Little issued the following statement about today's extraordinary legislative session securing historic tax relief and education funding to combat 40-year high inflation. House Bill 1 uses Idaho's record budget surplus to address the impacts of inflation by cutting taxes while making record investments in education. The bill provides $500 million in immediate one-time income ta  more

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Aug. 31 (TNSawa) -- North Idaho College issued the following news: North Idaho College's Dwayne Huff has been named a 2022 Idaho GEM Innovative Educator by the Idaho State Board of Education. Huff, an NIC assistant professor of music, is one of six educators from throughout the state to receive the award. The award winners will be recognized at the State General Education Summit Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Boise. The prestigious awards recognize outstanding teaching in one of I  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, Sept. 2 (TNSconf) -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: A Hiroshima survivor, author and activist is the keynote of a four-day event to better understand the broad implications of atomic warfare, hosted by the University of Idaho. Remembering Hiroshima is Monday to Thursday, Sept. 12-15, on the Moscow campus and features a variety of speakers and events, all free and open to the public. Monday, Sept. 12 2 p.m. -- Air Force ROTC session on Hiroshima and t  more