The Connector: Idaho Daily News

What do you know about lab-created meat? A new analysis confirms that Idaho's economy hangs in the balance if its undocumented workforce is threatened. Plus, should Idaho campaigns be allowed to accpet donations from out of state?

They're debating everything from public restrooms to meeting transparency to what day a new school year should start over at the Idaho Statehouse. Plus, we'll tell how Boise is actually losing winter days.

The state house passed legislation blocking local governments from imposing restrictions on short-term rental housing, why today will see more bill introductions at the statehouse than any other single day of the legislative session, and The West Valley Humane Society is staying put in Canyon County - for now.

There's another immigration bill at the Idaho Statehouse; another bill aims to put more restrictions on Idaho restrooms; and Payette Lake in McCall just refuses to freeze over.

Some Idaho citizens and the ACLU are suing ICE, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies over what they say was a "brutal" raid at a Canyon County horse track last October; Canyon County is in a bit of a pickle over who is going to run their animal shelter; and there's a proposal that would actually allow guns to be carried into Idaho courthouses.

There was plenty of public testimony - much of it in opposition - to the so'called "flag bill" at the Capitol; and we'll tell you why lawmakers were debating artificial sweetner on Monday.

There's another "bathroom" bill at the Idaho Legislature; lawmakers want to change how Idaho universities search for new presidents; and the members of the legislature's budget writing committee have their cleavers out; plus Idahoan and living legend Hilary Knight continues to write Olympic history.

A controversial measure that would keep cities from enacting anti-discrimination laws is inching forward at the Idaho legislature: a number of people are sick - some of them seriously - after consuming contaminated raw milk; and Idaho native Hilary Knight has come flying out of the gate at the Winter Olympic Games.

After an Idaho human rights commissioner shared some thoughts related to immigration enforcement in Minnesota, she was fired by Governor Little; there's a new measure at the Idaho Statehouse that aims to target social media addiction; and union members at McClatchy newspapers (and there's a few here in the region, including The Statesman) wants some guardrails on AI - created content.

It's hard to fathom but even more budget cuts are being proposed at the Idaho Statehouse; the Blaine County Coroner is firing back at his accusers; and the Boise City Council is finally getting an official update from fire department managers on the New Year's Eve fireworks fiasco.

We'll hear some emotional testimony from Monday's hearing on an effort to ban cities from enacting anti-discrimination laws; the legislature is talking about so-called out--of-state "syndicates" that have been buying lottery tickets in bulk; and we'll tell you about two very important public meetings that will be happening today - one in Boise another in Hailey.

Multiple gatherings in Boise this weekend to remember Alex Pretti, the VA nurse killed by federal agents in Minneapolis last month, Idaho's new advanced nuclear energy task force meets for the first time today, and Idaho's top educator says she won't cut public school budgets as lawmakers are requesting.

Boise Fire is prepared to brief the City Council on what happened during the Potato Drop fireworks show; we'll tell you why they were talking about drones at the Statehouse on Thursday; and before you fly out of Boise, listen to our story about approved ID.

At the Idaho Statehouse there's an effort to strip cities from having anti-discrimination laws; plus there's a new bill that would elimitate the state's voter affidavit forms; we'll tell you the latest about the controversy swirling around the Blaine County Coroner's office; and we have an update on the effort to get reproductive right initiatives on state ballots across the region.

The disenrollment rate in Idaho's health insurance marketplace has been more than four times higher than a year ago; even more budget cuts are being ordered for state departments and agencies; there's a new effort to limit the terms of members of Congress; and we'll preview our region's commitment to Team USA at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

A new measure has surfaced at the Idaho Capitol that targets the Pride flag that flies in front of Boise City Hall; we'll tell you about an effort to get rid of vehicle registration stickers on Idaho license plates; and Betty the Washerwoman is poised to get a very big honor from City of Boise officials.

On the streets of Idaho's capital Sunday, Boiseans joined protests across the U.S. condemning the killing of Alex Pretti; at the Statehouse, some new legislation, at first glance, doesn't appear to be all that new; plus, we'll tell you about an upcoming event in Boise aiming to combat dehumanization resulting in violent outcomes.

We're checking in with the weather service because we needed to confirm the forecast that we've all been waiting for: why was Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at the Idaho Capitol on Thursday? And, in the shadow of fears about ICE,  we'll tell you about a new Tribal ID system.

Boise Police say they're done investigating the New Year's Eve fireworks show when an 5-year-old child was badly hurt; we'll examine the growing popularity of subscription healthcare; and we'll tell you about an effort to stop out-of-state entities from snatching up large numbers of lottery tickets.

It looks like proposed health and welfare cuts are rather likely at the Statehouse this session; we'll tell you why a U.S. Cabinet Secretary was in Boise; plus we'll let you know about some new airport technology that will be scanning us differently... our luggage too.

How is it that the public isn't allowed to testify before the legislature's budget writing committee?  There's plenty of change at city halls around the region with so many new city lawmakers being sworn in.  And there are plenty of changes in one city... including when lawmakers will meet; and with this winter being so warm and dry there's a boatload of worry about this summer's water supply.

After years of debate, planning and renovation, they have cut the ribbon on Intefaith Sanctuary's new home for those without a home; the legislature's revenue assessment committee is being pretty optimistic about the coming year; and we have a story about government overreach when it comes to pygmy goats.

You really should hear the findings of an audit concerning DEI and Idaho public universities; Idaho Senator Jim Risch says more of his colleagues should be praising the President's actions in Venezuela; and we'll tell why so many Idhao parents got up so very early this morning.

There was a bit of good news at the Statehouse Tuesday regarding revenues, but they're still arguing over budget cuts; U.S. Supreme Court justices ackknowledge the difficult of the case challenging Idhao's law which bans trans athletes from participating in sports that align with thei gender identity; and there's a pretty big surprise regarding leadership in the community of McCall.

What was in the State of the State address? And why are Idaho doctors particularly concerned about this year's legislative session? Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court today hears oral arguments on Idaho's law that bans transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity.