BOISE, Idaho, July 27 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: Attorney General Raul Labrador today announced an $86 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in driving the spread of deadly opioid addictions across Idaho and the country. Indivior produced buprenorphine-based products to treat opioid use disorder. However, as Attorney General Labrador and a multistate coalition of attorneys gen  more

BOISE, Idaho, July 25 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: Attorney General Raul Labrador filed a petition today with the Idaho Supreme Court in a challenge to ballot initiative that has been deceptively and inaccurately promoted as the "Open Primary Initiative." The petition for a writ of prohibition or writ of mandate addresses two flaws with the initiative. First, despite a crystal-clear prior ruling from the Idaho Supreme Court that  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, July 23 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Dual enrollment programs are a powerful bridge between high school and college, offering students a head start on their higher education journey at significantly reduced costs. At the heart of these programs are dedicated liaisons who ensure the seamless integration of high school courses with college standards. The Department of History at Idaho State University (ISU) is enhancing college readiness among high schoo  more

BOISE, Idaho, July 26 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: * * * Governor encouraged by progress at farmers and water users meeting Wednesday in Pocatello * * * Pocatello, Idaho - Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke commented today on Idaho farmers' continued progress to strike a new agreement to maintain control of our water and protect agriculture and water rights. The chairmen of the groundwater and surface water users met in Poc  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 26 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: IDAHO SPRINGS - Today, Governor Polis joined local officials for the groundbreaking of the Mighty Argo Cable Car in Idaho Springs, an exciting new tourist attraction in the mountains. "The Argo Mill is a living part of our Colorado heritage and with this revitalization effort, it will become a leading tourist destination in Clear Creek County that will drive economic development and b  more

BOISE, Idaho, July 27 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following letter on July 26, 2024: * * * Dear Friends, Today marks the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. It's always a wonderful opportunity for countries around the world to showcase their very best athletes in a wide range of events. For the athletes themselves, it is often the high point of their careers, after years of dedication and sacrifice. Competing in the Olympics is the epitome of excellence  more

BOISE, Idaho, July 24 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 23, 2024: * * * Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement in response to the support from Idaho's 27 delegates for Vice President Harris: "Idaho Democrats are united in our support of Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States. This November, voters face a clear choice between MAGA authoritarianism that will keep stripping away our freedoms and a future   more

BOISE, Idaho, July 26 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry: Our nation was founded on the enduring principles of freedom, personal liberty, and the opportunity to leave a better life for our children. However, the proposals within Project 2025 threaten these ideals and the future of our state. Driven by the conservative Heritage Foundation and Republican operatives, this radical plan threatens to dismantle the progress we've made and undermine our economy  more

BOISE, Idaho, July 22 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 21, 2024: * * * Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: On behalf of the Idaho Democratic Party, I want to thank President Biden for his unwavering leadership and dedication to our nation. Under his administration, we've seen historic economic recovery, once-in-a-generation investments in infrastructure, and the revitalization of American manufacturing, including t  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, July 26 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Hannah Wright, an Idaho native from Aberdeen, first stepped foot onto the Idaho State University campus in 2016 with the intention of majoring in physical therapy and athletic training. However, after touring the ISU Human Performance Lab in Reed Gym during a campus tour with her fellow classmates from Aberdeen High School, and meeting the department faculty, Wright knew immediately that the sport and exercise scien  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 25 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Oklahoma has become a member of the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute, a national network that solves the biggest challenges facing cybersecurity in the U.S. manufacturing and supply chain industries. Membership in CyManII, coordinated through OU's Data Institute for Societal Challenges, Oklahoma Aerospace and Defense Innovation Institute and Gallogly College of Engineeri  more

BOISE, Idaho, July 25 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following commentary on July 24, 2024: * * * Let's Come to the Table for Special Education in Idaho * * * By Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield Idaho teachers and education leaders work to ensure that all students have the educational services they need to achieve academic success. There are many factors that go into determining what that work looks like. In some cases, supporting a student's needs re  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, July 26 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: While philanthropic giving is declining nationally for many nonprofit organizations, University of Idaho raised $52.5 million in Fiscal Year 2024, marking four consecutive years of fundraising more than $50 million annually. Direct donations, pledges, gifts-in-kind, bequests and other types of gifts make up this total, which brings the amount raised for U of I's Brave. Bold. Unstoppable. fundraising campaign t  more