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Nuclear Power

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approves First Domestic Small Commercial Reactor

New nuclear reactors are important for clean power, but are hindered by intense regulatory schemes.

Sam Rutzick | 9.10.2020 12:30 PM

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Coronavirus

Idaho Woman Threatened With Jail Time for Holding 'Nonessential' Yard Sale

The local police department says "a garage sale/yard sale is not an essential business and should not be open for business."

Eric Boehm | 4.21.2020 11:50 AM

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What's the Matter With Idaho?

Of the 50 states, three territories, and 10 provinces that make up the United States and Canada, all but one have legalized some form of either medical or recreational cannabis.

Eric Boehm | 11.22.2019 7:30 AM

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Boise's New Stadium Referendum Requirement Should Be a Model for Other Cities

A proposition approved last week will require a majority of city voters to approve any future stadium project that uses more than $5 million in public money.

Eric Boehm | 11.15.2019 2:10 PM

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Ballot Initiatives

Idaho Lawmaker Wants To Make It Harder for Voters To Ignore Him Via Ballot Initiatives

It's already very hard to force issues like medical marijuana legalization to a vote there.

Scott Shackford | 3.15.2019 3:15 PM

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Idaho

A Hemp Company Sues After Police Mistake Their Product for Weed

Idaho police seized the product and charged the driver with a felony.

Zuri Davis | 2.5.2019 11:40 AM

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Occupational Licensing

Two Governors Kick Off 2019 With Big Occupational Licensing Reforms

A new law in Ohio and an executive order in Idaho require state lawmakers to take a more active role in overseeing occupational licensing boards.

Eric Boehm | 1.11.2019 11:10 AM

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Idaho

At Gov. Butch Otter's Request, Idaho Senator Goes to Crazy Lengths to Kill CBD Oil Bill

"The governor's office does not want to hear this bill....The state police do not want to hear this bill," committee chairman explains behind closed doors.

Eric Boehm | 3.7.2018 9:15 AM

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Agriculture

Court Kills Most of Idaho's Law Against Secret Farm Recordings

A likely-fatal blow to to the state's censorious "ag gag" law

Baylen Linnekin | 1.13.2018 8:00 AM

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Idaho

Makeup Artist Vetoes Idaho's First Lady After Governor Vetoed Cosmetology Licensing Reforms

What goes around, comes around, governor.

Eric Boehm | 6.7.2017 9:15 AM

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Food Policy

Ninth Circuit Should Strike Down Idaho's 'Ag-Gag' Appeal

The court should uphold a lower-court ruling suppressing the unconstitutional (and unconscionable) law.

Baylen Linnekin | 5.20.2017 8:00 AM

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Here Are All The Things Idaho's Governor Got Wrong About Asset Forfeiture in His Veto Statement

Gov. Butch Otter says cops never abuse asset forfeiture, but there's no way for anyone to know without this bill becoming law.

Eric Boehm | 4.13.2017 10:05 AM

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Occupational Licensing

Idaho Governor Flips Off Libertarians With Both Hands, Vetoes Asset Forfeiture AND Licensing Reforms

Is he trying to make libertarians angry, or is he just a puppet of special interests?

Eric Boehm | 4.7.2017 2:44 PM

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Civil Asset Forfeiture

Idaho Reforms Law to Require Criminal Connections Before Seizing People's Stuff

Police will also be required to track and report what they take.

Scott Shackford | 3.27.2017 6:00 PM

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Brickbats

Brickbat: But the Coyote Is Still Alive

Charles Oliver | 3.21.2017 4:00 AM

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Butch Otter Still Opposes Legalizing CBD Oil; Uses Hyperbole to Explain Why

Otter had a chance to sign a CBD oil bill for Idaho in April 2015, but he vetoed it. He is still the only governor in the country to veto such a bill.

Eric Boehm | 1.7.2017 9:02 AM

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How Idaho's Drug Warriors Stole Hope from Epileptic Kids

A Reason investigation uncovers how cops, prosecutors, and lobbyists conspired to restrict a promising cannabis-derived seizure treatment.

Eric Boehm | 11.21.2016 12:05 PM

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Sex Offender Registry

Sex Offenders Say Idaho's Retroactive Registration Requirements Are Unconstitutional

Idaho's law is similar to Michigan's, which a federal appeals court recently deemed punitive.

Jacob Sullum | 9.28.2016 10:45 AM

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Police Abuse

State Investigates Why Cops Killed Idaho Rancher Who Was Trying to Put Down a Bull

It is not clear how a traffic accident escalated into Jack Yantis' death.

Jacob Sullum | 11.10.2015 7:56 AM

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Animal Rights

Cruelty to Animals, Exposed

Law against filming abuse of livestock struck down.

Steve Chapman | 8.10.2015 12:01 AM

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Censorship

Judge Strikes Down Idaho's 'Ag Gag' Law as Unconstitutional

Dairy protection legislation criminalized secret filming of abusive treatment of farm animals.

Scott Shackford | 8.4.2015 10:45 AM

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Movies

Whipped

Charles Oliver | 3.18.2015 6:00 AM

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Gay Marriage

Will a Politician Seriously Argue How to Get Government Out of Marriage?

Scott Shackford | 10.28.2014 4:45 PM

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Gay Marriage

City Tells Idaho Wedding Chapel It Can Turn Away Gay Couples

Scott Shackford | 10.24.2014 4:15 PM

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Gay Marriage

Why Not Force Somebody Who Hates You to Perform Your Wedding Ceremony?

Scott Shackford | 10.20.2014 10:45 AM

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Gay Marriage

Help! I've Run Out of Things to Say About Gay Marriage Bans Being Struck Down!

Scott Shackford | 5.14.2014 11:07 AM

Gay Marriage

Idaho Couples Ask Judge to Rule on Gay Marriage

Don't see need for trial

Reason Staff | 2.20.2014 2:15 PM

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Puppycide

Cop Shoots Service Dog During Kid's Birthday Party

Zenon Evans | 2.11.2014 2:03 PM

Idaho

Idaho Corrections Department To Take Over Privately-Run Prison

Prison, run by Corrections Corporation of America, has been the subject of lawsuits

Reason Staff | 1.3.2014 1:10 PM

Ecology

Environmentalists Try to Halt Idaho Wolf, Coyote Hunt

On permitting issues

Reason Staff | 12.23.2013 6:30 PM

Censorship

Idaho Law Censors Movies Shown by Theaters That Serve Alcohol

No naughtiness!

Reason Staff | 10.17.2013 4:20 PM

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Marijuana

Idaho Cop Profiles Washington Drivers as Potential Potheads

Uh oh, keep an eye out for those middle class white folks.

Scott Shackford | 10.9.2013 11:15 AM

Government Shutdown

Iowa Park Staff Gets Permission to Continue Looking for Lost Hiker

Granted exemption from furloughs

Reason Staff | 10.2.2013 4:00 PM

Government Shutdown

Idaho Monument Chief of Interpretation and Education: Government Shutdown Means No One Searching For Missing Woman

The chief of interpretation and education may not be furloughed, but staffers who could be searching for a missing woman apparently are

Reason Staff | 10.2.2013 8:30 AM

Natural Disasters

Hundreds Evacuated in Idaho Due to Wildfires

Second straight summer where fires have threatened area

Reason Staff | 8.12.2013 6:30 PM

Crime

Car Belonging to California Amber Alert Suspect Found in Idaho

Horseback riders saw a couple that could have been James Lee DiMaggio and Hannah Anderson

Reason Staff | 8.9.2013 5:30 PM

Idaho

The Conquest of Northern Idaho

From Orange County to Coeur d'Alene

Jesse Walker | 6.19.2013 3:28 PM

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Idaho Sheriff Threatens to Dump Boy Scout Charter over Gay Inclusion

Is also apparently unaware antisodomy laws have been declared unconstitutional

Reason Staff | 5.28.2013 6:30 PM

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Drones

Newly Signed Idaho Law Places Restrictions on Police Drone Use

Will require a warrant, at least most of the time

Ed Krayewski | 4.12.2013 11:00 AM

Drones

Idaho Governor Signs Law Restricting Drone Use by Government

Second state in country after Virginia to restrict use

Reason Staff | 4.12.2013 9:16 AM

Drones

Idaho Lawmakers Approve Drone Privacy Rules

Anybody unlawfully targeted could press charges

Reason Staff | 4.4.2013 12:37 PM

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