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Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations will be eliminating its entire statewide team of reporters and editors at the end of the year after the Indiana General Assembly defunded the organization.
Indiana Public Broadcasting statewide reporting team eliminated • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana Public Broadcasting is eliminating its statewide team of reporters and editors after the General Assembly defunded the organization.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
July 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations will be eliminating its entire statewide team of reporters and editors at the end of the year after the Indiana General Assembly defunded the organization.
I am breaking my skeeting hiatus to bring everyone breaking news that Iowa has now annexed Coeur d'Alene
June 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I am breaking my skeeting hiatus to bring everyone breaking news that Iowa has now annexed Coeur d'Alene
Bolter's widow and family withdrew their support after I contacted them on Tuesday to see if they knew about Samuel Ferrell's criminal history
Tobin Bolter family disavows new nonprofit — its leader has a long criminal past
The president of a newly formed nonprofit honoring an Ada County Sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty last year has an extensive criminal record and multiple accusations of refusing to pay debt...
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
April 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Bolter's widow and family withdrew their support after I contacted them on Tuesday to see if they knew about Samuel Ferrell's criminal history
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Our @radiodawson.bsky.social is on the truck nutz beat www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-gov...
Idaho Senate passes ban on toplessness and possibly 'truck nuts'
Changes to Idaho’s indecent exposure law are heading to the governor’s desk, though they could have unintended consequences.
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
March 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Our @radiodawson.bsky.social is on the truck nutz beat www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-gov...
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In another story by @radiodawson.bsky.social, Zuiderveld also described her perfect world as, “… if you don’t work, you don’t eat. That would fix our obesity problem right there, not to mention it’ll help our workforce problem.”
"It’s also about the exercise. So maybe we can … require the SNAP recipients to have to walk a mile to the grocery store before using their card. I — I don’t know,” Zuiderveld told lawmakers. (Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld, R-Twin Falls)
March 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
In another story by @radiodawson.bsky.social, Zuiderveld also described her perfect world as, “… if you don’t work, you don’t eat. That would fix our obesity problem right there, not to mention it’ll help our workforce problem.”
Gov. Brad Little gave his stamp of approval on a $50 million plan to subsidize private and religious school tuition: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-gov... #idleg #idpol
Gov. Brad Little signs into law $50 million private school subsidy bill
Next year, Idaho parents will be eligible to earn tax credits to subsidize their children’s private school tuition.
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
February 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Gov. Brad Little gave his stamp of approval on a $50 million plan to subsidize private and religious school tuition: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-gov... #idleg #idpol
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In non-legislative news, a murder conviction in Taos was just overturned because the prosecutor accused the defendant of witchcraft.
February 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
In non-legislative news, a murder conviction in Taos was just overturned because the prosecutor accused the defendant of witchcraft.
"Drake" will never not be Jimmy from Degrassi
February 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"Drake" will never not be Jimmy from Degrassi
Yep. Democrats neither voted yea or nay
There were no opposing votes to introduce this legislation in House State Affairs this morning, I'm told by @radiodawson.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Yep. Democrats neither voted yea or nay
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House Bill 93, the refundable tax credit proposal, is scheduled for a public hearing in Wednesday's House Revenue and Taxation Committee.
The Senate Education Committee this afternoon will host the session's first big debate over private school choice.
If you need a refresher on the key issues, we've got you covered @idahoednews.bsky.social.
First, check out our jargon translator:
www.idahoednews.org/features/spe...
If you need a refresher on the key issues, we've got you covered @idahoednews.bsky.social.
First, check out our jargon translator:
www.idahoednews.org/features/spe...
School choice
What’s the different between a school voucher and an education savings account? Check out our guide that translates the jargon used in the school choice movement.
www.idahoednews.org
February 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
House Bill 93, the refundable tax credit proposal, is scheduled for a public hearing in Wednesday's House Revenue and Taxation Committee.
This has been the ultimate goal for one faction of the parents' rights in education movement
Idaho’s latest proposed constitutional amendment would remove language giving the state power to enforce mandatory education for children.
Idaho kids wouldn't need any schooling under proposed constitutional amendment
Idaho’s latest proposed constitutional amendment would remove language giving the state power to enforce mandatory education for children.
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
January 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This has been the ultimate goal for one faction of the parents' rights in education movement
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Less than two months after Raúl Labrador became Idaho’s attorney general, a senior attorney left his job.
He received over $26,000 as a payout for unused vacation. One business day later, the office rehired him.
idahocapitalsun.com/2025/01/27/e...
He received over $26,000 as a payout for unused vacation. One business day later, the office rehired him.
idahocapitalsun.com/2025/01/27/e...
Ex-Idaho AG division chief was paid $26K for unused vacation. Then the office re-hired him. • Idaho Capital Sun
The Idaho Attorney General's Office paid a former division chief over $26,000 for vacation. One business day later, the office rehired him.
idahocapitalsun.com
January 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Less than two months after Raúl Labrador became Idaho’s attorney general, a senior attorney left his job.
He received over $26,000 as a payout for unused vacation. One business day later, the office rehired him.
idahocapitalsun.com/2025/01/27/e...
He received over $26,000 as a payout for unused vacation. One business day later, the office rehired him.
idahocapitalsun.com/2025/01/27/e...
It's especially stupid because readers really don't care. They're not going to unsubscribe from your Substack because you cited whatever local outlet you aggregate from. It just pisses off the reporters they rely on for content
And please take note of the fact that these individuals never try to claim they've broken news that came from big traditional news outlets because they know they can't get away with it. They comb local news outlets for information and then claim news as their own.
It sucks.
It sucks.
I am once again asking people (and organizations) to stop giving aggregators and commentators the credit for the work local reporters do
January 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
It's especially stupid because readers really don't care. They're not going to unsubscribe from your Substack because you cited whatever local outlet you aggregate from. It just pisses off the reporters they rely on for content
Oh my god! Extremely American ranks number 8 in Apple Podcast’s top series. Incredible
January 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Oh my god! Extremely American ranks number 8 in Apple Podcast’s top series. Incredible
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Extremely American & yours truly featured on @npr.org's Up First Sunday today. www.npr.org/2025/01/12/1...
Theocrats on the Doorstep of Power : Up First from NPR
If you've been following the news over the last year, you've likely heard about the rise of the Christian nationalism movement. Today on The Sunday Story, Ayesha Rascoe sits down with journalist Heath...
www.npr.org
January 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Extremely American & yours truly featured on @npr.org's Up First Sunday today. www.npr.org/2025/01/12/1...
First issue of the 2025 Legislative Round-up newsletter hit inboxes today. If you're interested in getting a recap of the week's news, what's ahead and my pick for song of the week, you can get started here mcy4vy3rrprts74r6hs9fk0cdrwq.pub.sfmc-content.com/e5v2dqy0bxq #idpol #idleg
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January 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
First issue of the 2025 Legislative Round-up newsletter hit inboxes today. If you're interested in getting a recap of the week's news, what's ahead and my pick for song of the week, you can get started here mcy4vy3rrprts74r6hs9fk0cdrwq.pub.sfmc-content.com/e5v2dqy0bxq #idpol #idleg
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(3/7)To our LGBTQ+ community: I see you. I hear you. And I am sorry that I let you down. I want you to know, as long as I’m here, I will stand up for you. Your rights, your families, your dignity—these aren’t up for debate. You deserve leaders who fight for inclusion, equality, and respect.
January 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
(3/7)To our LGBTQ+ community: I see you. I hear you. And I am sorry that I let you down. I want you to know, as long as I’m here, I will stand up for you. Your rights, your families, your dignity—these aren’t up for debate. You deserve leaders who fight for inclusion, equality, and respect.
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The subtext here is that there is pressure to vote to print bills, but as @radiodawson.bsky.social reported, “House State Affairs Chair, Rep. Brent Crane (R-Nampa), told the committee they should vote against introducing legislation they don't like without fear of retaliation by him.”
As members of a superminority that often can’t get our bills heard, we support everyone having the ability to discuss these issues through the democratic process. We expect the same respect in return from our GOP colleagues and want to have our issues heard in committee as well.
January 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The subtext here is that there is pressure to vote to print bills, but as @radiodawson.bsky.social reported, “House State Affairs Chair, Rep. Brent Crane (R-Nampa), told the committee they should vote against introducing legislation they don't like without fear of retaliation by him.”
First two pieces of legislation introduced this morning: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-gov... #idleg #idpol
Idaho Legislature's first order of business: overturning same-sex marriage
The Idaho Legislature’s first bill of the year blasts same-sex marriage, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to let states once again regulate the relationship.
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
January 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
First two pieces of legislation introduced this morning: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-gov... #idleg #idpol
Got a quick roundup of Gov. Little's legislative and spending priorities this session: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-gov... #idpol #idleg
Gov. Little supports private school subsidies, tax cuts in annual address
Gov. Brad Little signaled his support for using taxpayer money to subsidize private education during his seventh state of the state address Monday.
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
January 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Got a quick roundup of Gov. Little's legislative and spending priorities this session: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-gov... #idpol #idleg
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I complied the questions and answers from our Reddit AMA into this handy web post. s/o to @radiodawson.bsky.social for taking the time to answer these 🫡
We answered your questions on Reddit about the upcoming legislative session
In an effort to better answer the questions from Idahoans across the state, Boise State Public Radio hosted an "Ask Me Anything," or AMA, on R/Idaho about the 2025 legislative session.
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
January 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I complied the questions and answers from our Reddit AMA into this handy web post. s/o to @radiodawson.bsky.social for taking the time to answer these 🫡
In new court filings this week, Ammon Bundy says he more than $87,000 in back taxes -- something that wasn't revealed in his initial bankruptcy application: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/law-justice/... #idaho #idpol
Ammon Bundy says he hasn't paid income taxes since 2018
Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy wrote in court filings he hasn’t paid income tax to state and federal governments since 2018.
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
December 19, 2024 at 9:27 PM
In new court filings this week, Ammon Bundy says he more than $87,000 in back taxes -- something that wasn't revealed in his initial bankruptcy application: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/law-justice/... #idaho #idpol
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“We remain steadfast in our commitment to serving all students while seeking to be responsive to our governing board’s expectations," Boise State said in an email to students, sent 11 days after the closures. #idedu www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-s...
Boise State: Proposed state crackdown drove student center closures
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to serving all students while seeking to be responsive to our governing board’s expectations,” administrators said in an email to Boise State students.
www.idahoednews.org
December 12, 2024 at 6:10 PM
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to serving all students while seeking to be responsive to our governing board’s expectations," Boise State said in an email to students, sent 11 days after the closures. #idedu www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-s...
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UPDATE: Rick Taylor resigned. His county commissioners just voted to appoint his successor: a deputy from Coroner Jimmy Roberts' team. She told them she works for "one of the only counties in Idaho that actually adhered to standards" for death investigations.
December 11, 2024 at 5:10 PM
UPDATE: Rick Taylor resigned. His county commissioners just voted to appoint his successor: a deputy from Coroner Jimmy Roberts' team. She told them she works for "one of the only counties in Idaho that actually adhered to standards" for death investigations.