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Legal Battle on ‘Fetal Pain’ Abortion Law Could Have National Consequencesnew
A 33-year-old Idaho woman is seeking class-action status on a federal lawsuit challenging a new state law that bans abortion after 20 weeks of gestation, made possible by the claim babies are developed enough at that stage to feel pain.
The American Independent News Network |
Sofia Resnick |
09-01-2011 |
Policy Issues
High Levels of Drugs Found in Cattle Linked to Dairiesnew
When test results released last year by the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service showed extremely high levels of drugs and antibiotics in cattle from dairies across the nation, the federal agency announced it would launch a series of tests to address a potential problem. The Idaho dairy industry decided to preclude the FDA action with some unofficial testing of its own. Yet records of the testing are inaccessible and records of their strategy meeting don't exist.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
04-07-2011 |
Animal Issues
Scientists Confirm Existence of Giant Palouse Earthwormnew
University of Idaho scientists proved naysayers wrong with their recent discovery of two Giant Palouse Earthworms. The newly discovered worms are the first to be successfully collected and found in decades.
The Inlander |
Leah Sottile |
04-28-2010 |
Environment
Critical Mass: Will Boise Cyclists Demand Better Facilities?new
While Idaho is hailed for its progressive cycling laws, the capital city is reeling from three deaths in three weeks that resulted from car/bike collisions. Despite outrage in the cycling community, last week's Critical Mass ride garnered only a handful of cyclists.
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
07-02-2009 |
Transportation
Marriage: Turning a Tradition into a Rightnew
Same-sex couples in Idaho take a road trip to say "We do." If and when Idaho will recognize same-sex marriage is anyone's guess, although one statistician predicts that it could happen as soon as 2011. Local LGBT activists and lawmakers think that may be a bit ambitious.
Boise Weekly |
Rachael Daigle |
06-17-2009 |
LGBT
From Harvest to Home: Rethinking How We Eatnew
What if all outside lines into the state were severed -- would we have enough food to survive? Even an agricultural state like Idaho might have a harder time than anyone imagines.
Boise Weekly |
Rachael Daigle |
03-13-2009 |
Business & Labor
Public Utilities for Health Care: A New Model for Reformnew
A Boise State professor has come up with a new model for state-based health care reform: make insurance companies into public utilities, like power and gas. Will anyone listen?
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
03-05-2009 |
Science
The Age of Aquaculture: The Dish on Farm-Raised Fishnew
Buying fish has become confusing and controversial as the debate between farm-raised vs. wild fish grows. What's good, what's bad and what are the larger issues for an industry that's making its presence known.
Boise Weekly |
Tara Morgan |
02-18-2009 |
Environment
Tags: food, farming, water quality, environment, business, fishing, water rights, Idaho, Northwest, aquaculture
Evicted Again: Boise Refugees Down to Two Week's Rentnew
Refugee families resettled in Boise from Iraq and Bhutan are perilously close to the end of their housing allowance and few have found jobs. Aid agencies are not sure how to help.
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
02-18-2009 |
International
Owyhees Initiative Unites Warring Factionsnew
An unlikely alliance has put aside egos and issues to pen legislation that will permanently protect the Owyhee canyonlands, while addressing the needs of ranchers, conservationists and recreationists.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
02-12-2009 |
Environment
Legislating Energy Affordability in Idahonew
While utilities in surrounding states fund programs to help the poor pay their power bills, in Idaho that is considered discriminatory. One group of advocates for low-income people aims to change that and utility regulators are warming to the idea.
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
12-10-2008 |
Economy
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
Gun Law Loopholes Render Gun Control Pointless in Many Statesnew
Idaho is one of them. The state has no idea how many mentally ill are out there armed.
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
07-22-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Massacre in Moscow, Idaho: Part IInew
The second part of a two-part series examining a courthouse shooting in Moscow, Idaho and the factors that led to the massacre.
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
07-22-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Paul Rogers' Fight Against Idaho Law, and How it Almost Workednew
He never really planned to get so caught up with meth that it would bring his life to a sudden halt -- he also never planned to change Idaho law. But with a ruling from the Idaho Supreme Court last fall, this unlikely source forced a change in the way drug courts around Idaho are run, adding some much-needed clarity.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
05-07-2008 |
Crime & Justice
