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Idaho Government Accountability
5:18 am
Mon March 19, 2012

Idaho Nearly Fails Government Accountability Report Card

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The inside of the Idaho State Capitol Dome.

BOISE, Idaho – A new investigative project ranks Idaho 40th out of 50 states for government accountability and openness. The Gem State fails six categories outright, including ethics enforcement agencies. As Scott Ki reports, The study comes out Monday as state senators investigate one of their own.

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Idaho Bullying Law
5:03 am
Fri March 16, 2012

Schools May Have To Do More To Help Bullied Students

BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho’s public schools may have to do more when it comes to stopping bullying. The state Senate approved legislation Thursday that would require schools to give tools to teachers on how to spot and stop bullying. It also says school employees must intervene if bullying happens.

Democratic Senator Nicole LeFavour told her colleagues there was a real need for this bill.

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Wolf Conservation Appeal
5:10 am
Thu March 15, 2012

Whats Next for Wolves After Court Decision

BOISE - The wolf hunt in Idaho will continue through June in part of the state. That’s because the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday upheld Congress’s decision to strip federal protection for wolves in Idaho and Montana. Aaron Kunz has reaction to the decision.

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Idaho Resources
5:22 pm
Wed March 14, 2012

Idaho Lawmakers Okay State Control On Gas Developments

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Idaho State to take control of all oil and gas developement.

BOISE – Idaho lawmakers signed off Wednesday on a plan that limits local control of oil and natural gas development. Even supporters say this legislation isn’t perfect.

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National Contraception Policy
5:11 am
Wed March 14, 2012

Idaho Lawmakers Weigh In On National Contraception Policy

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The Idaho State Capitol Building.

BOISE, Idaho -- Some Idaho lawmakers are weighing in on a national debate over whether religious institutions should be required to provide birth control coverage to employees. Samantha Wright reports.

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Idaho Caucus
3:42 pm
Wed March 7, 2012

Smooth Sailing For Idaho GOP At First Caucus

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Results for Idaho Republican caucuses by county. Counties in orange show a win for Romney, gold for Paul, green for Santorum.

BOISE - Idaho Republicans held their first presidential caucus Tuesday. Mitt Romney won big and it was mostly smooth sailing.

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