State capital: Boise
Entered Union: July 3, 1890
Population: 1,393,262 (2004 estimate)
Area 82,747 sq mi. (214,315 sq km)
Governor: Dirk Kempthorne (Republican)
U.S. Representatives: 2
State nickname: Gem State,

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Idaho universities to lose $32 million next year

Idaho universities to lose $32 million next year The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee agreed on a budget Tuesday that proposes spending roughly $377.7 million on the University of Idaho, Idaho State University, Boise State University and Lewis-Clark State College.

' target='_blank'> Committee says no to tighter immigration laws in Idaho

Committee says no to tighter immigration laws in Idaho A senator's latest quest to roust illegal immigrants from Idaho is over, at least for now.

House panel backs tax credit boost for schools, IPTV, other agencies facing cuts

House panel backs tax credit boost for schools, IPTV, other agencies facing cuts Legislation co-sponsored by Gov. Butch Otter, Senate Tax Chairman Brent Hill, R-Rexburg, and House Majority Leader Mike Moyle, R-Star, cleared the House Revenue & Taxation Committee this morning and headed off to the full House, to boost an existing tax credit for donations to Idaho schools, libraries, and Idaho Public Television and also expand it ...

Idaho Fish and Game investigating suspicious wolf kill

Idaho Fish and Game investigating suspicious wolf kill The kill was reported Dec. 28 in the Southern Idaho Zone, in a hunting unit that stretches from Rexburg down past Ririe, Ucon, Rigby and Roberts.

Idaho Awarded Broadband Stimulus Grant

Idaho Awarded Broadband Stimulus Grant A single project in Idaho has finally been awarded a grant from the federal government intended to improve broadband Internet access in rural areas.

Idaho could soon begin minting its own silver currency. Silver medallions, proposed by state Rep.
' target='_blank'> Idaho may start minting state's own silver currency

Idaho may start minting state's own silver currency Idaho could soon begin minting its own silver currency. Silver medallions, proposed by state Rep.

Idaho grandparents may get stronger custody rights

Idaho grandparents may get stronger custody rights Sen. Denton Darrington , R-Declo, said the bill would give grandparents stronger rights in custody battles.

' target='_blank'> After life of hardship, Boise man wins $250,000 in Idaho Lottery

After life of hardship, Boise man wins $250,000 in Idaho Lottery KIVI Today's Channel 6 News After life of hardship, Boise man wins $250,000 in Idaho Lottery For many, the road of life is often filled with both hardships and blessings.

Idaho House pushes English, God in resolution

Idaho House pushes English, God in resolution America should reserve a place for God in the public domain and speak English when doing government business, according to a symbolic measure passed 50-17 in the House.

Defense attorneys for a Moscow man accused in the slaying of his wife and unborn child are asking a judge to throw out the murder charge related to the fetus.
' target='_blank'> Motion to throw out murder charge for Moscow woman's unborn baby

Motion to throw out murder charge for Moscow woman's unborn baby Defense attorneys for a Moscow man accused in the slaying of his wife and unborn child are asking a judge to throw out the murder charge related to the fetus.

Idaho must find $47M savings to prop up Medicaid

Idaho must find $47M savings to prop up Medicaid C.L. "Butch" Otter to order midyear law changes to balance the bottom line. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted 16-2 Thursday for a total $1.55 billion budget, including a $298 million state general fund share.

Health and Welfare Mulls Closing Some Offices

Health and Welfare Mulls Closing Some Offices The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is mulling which of its 40 statewide offices it could eliminate to save money in the face of anticipated budget cuts in 2011.

Laws could get tougher on fake bomb makers in Idaho

Laws could get tougher on fake bomb makers in Idaho Idaho lawmakers are cracking down on people who plant fake bombs. Under a measure the House State Affairs Committee approved Tuesday, placing a hoax bomb would become a felony punishable by five years in prison.

Idaho Prepares For Future Earthquakes

Idaho Prepares For Future Earthquakes Lately Mother Nature has unleashed her fury across the globe with the most recent hitting Chile.

School for pregnant teens faces Idaho budget ax

School for pregnant teens faces Idaho budget ax The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee is due to set the fiscal year 2011 schools budget on Wednesday.

20 suspended, 2 fired at Idaho roads agency 1

20 suspended, 2 fired at Idaho roads agency 1 As many as 22 Idaho Transportation Department employees were disciplined by the agency for improperly using state equipment, with two losing their jobs.

Idaho lawmakers take on Capitol hill

Idaho lawmakers take on Capitol hill Republicans targeted Washington, D.C. Tuesday, pushing measures to free up Idaho-made guns from federal control, to allow payments with silver and gold and to wrest control of public land away from the U.S. government.

' target='_blank'> Idaho senator on cockfighting, cruelty tightrope

Idaho senator on cockfighting, cruelty tightrope An Idaho senator is walking a tightrope on poultry-related legislation. Sen. Tim Corder, R-Mountain Home, has secured the Humane Society of the United States' support for his bill to make cockfighting a felony but its ire on another measure he hopes will help thwart the animal-rights group's efforts to outlaw cramped cages for chickens.

Industry News Agri-Service in Idaho Now Employee-Owned

Industry News Agri-Service in Idaho Now Employee-Owned Farm equipment dealership, Agri-Service, headquartered in Twin Falls, Idaho is now employee owned, according to new release.

Haitian Power Outage Causes Delay In Idahoans Release

Haitian Power Outage Causes Delay In Idahoans Release Wednesday could be the day eight Idahoans and two Americans are released from a Haitian jail.

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