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The Politics of Defining—and Dealing With—Bullyingnew

Bullying may be in the spotlight, but policy makers struggle to address it.
Boise Weekly  |  Josh Gross  |  06-10-2011  |  Policy Issues

The Sound Money Movement Marches Onnew

Two Idaho legislators are pushing silver and gold currency. One says Idahoans should be able to pay taxes with gold or silver medallions, while the other actually makes the case that gold and silver should be just as valid as Federal Reserve notes for the purchase of everything from groceries to new cars to property.
Boise Weekly  |  Zach Hagadone  |  05-12-2010  |  Policy Issues

Do Prisoners Count in the Census?new

Now in full swing, the 2010 Census could super-enfranchise some.
Boise Weekly  |  Nathaniel Hoffman  |  04-02-2010  |  Policy Issues

Golf Course Mowers to Challenge Noise Regulations in Idahonew

Noise complaints at an exclusive Boise golf course lead to a Constitutional challenge of the county noise ordinance.
Boise Weekly  |  Nathaniel Hoffman  |  11-05-2008  |  Policy Issues

The Pledge Problemnew

Idaho Republicans to reporters: Either say the Pledge of Allegiance -- with feeling -- or get out.
Boise Weekly  |  Deanna Darr  |  03-26-2008  |  Policy Issues

From Potatoes to Plutonium

The document manager for a project to bring all of the country's plutonium-238 production to Idaho says the project will actually make the process safer. But residents near the facility have their doubts.
Boise Weekly  |  Leslie Fuger  |  06-26-2005  |  Policy Issues

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