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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Idaho Newsletter for Sunday March 24, 2024 ( 6 items )  

ACLU Of Idaho Condemns HB 668 Passing Senate Floor
BOISE, Idaho, March 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho issued the following statement on March 22, 2024: * * * The ACLU of Idaho condemns the Senate's decision to pass House Bill 668 by an overwhelming 26-8. HB 668 is a bill that would remove all public funding for gender-affirming health care for adults and minors. The ACLU of Idaho issued the following statement in response to the Senate's decision: "Despite mounting public opposition to HB 668, Idaho's state senators have  more

Alliance Defending Freedom: Idaho Governor Signs Bill Safeguarding Parental Rights, Medical Decision Making
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, March 22 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following statement on March 21, 2024: * * * The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp regarding Idaho Gov. Brad Little's signing Thursday of SB 1329, a bill that protects a parent's right to access their child's health care records and make medical decisions accordingly: "Parents love and know their child best. And they have the right and responsibility to direct the  more

Earthjustice: Court Ruling Halts Wolf Trapping and Snaring in Idaho Grizzly Bear Habitat
BOISE, Idaho, March 21 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: A summary judgment ruling in Idaho District Court (https://earthjustice.org/document/idaho-wolf-trapping-order) yesterday will prevent the state of Idaho from authorizing wolf trapping and snaring in grizzly bear habitat during non-denning periods. The decision will stop trapping and snaring in Idaho's Panhandle, Clearwater, Salmon, and Upper Snake regions between March 1 and November 30 on public and pr  more

Governors Highway Safety Association: Roadway Safety Groups Provide Funding for Safe Youth Mobility in Underserved Areas
WASHINGTON, March 22 (TNSres) -- The Governors Highway Safety Association issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: * * * $125,000 in grants to Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, Oregon and Texas will provide safer walking, biking and scooting options for youth in underrepresented communities * * * The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has awarded a total of $125,000 from the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) to five states to partner with community-based groups to implement   more

INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSOCIATION: AIRCRAFTEXCHANGE TOPS 60 BILLION IN AIRCRAFT RESALES
BOISE, Idaho, March 19 -- The International Aircraft Dealers Association the following news release: The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is observing the fifth anniversary of AircraftExchange.com, the organization's exclusive business aircraft online search portal. Utilizing the portal in the past five years, IADA dealers have sold over 6,500 aircraft worth $60 billion. It is the only site where every aircraft listed for sale is represented by an IADA-Accredited Dealer. Curr  more

National Partnership for Women and Families: MIFE & EMTALA - The Latest Attacks On Abortion Access In Front Of SCOTUS
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following news release: This term, two important cases are in front of the Supreme Court that could restrict abortion care nationwide, have devastating impacts on the health of women of color, and undermine the independence of federal institutions: * Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, which challenges patients' access to the abortion medication mifepristone (mife) * Idaho v. United States and Moyle v. Un  more