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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Supreme Court is deciding just how much of each death penalty case they must consider under Idaho's mandatory review law. The ruling could change the landscape of capital punishment in Idaho. The issue arose in the case of Timothy Dunlap...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education has finally granted Idaho a waiver from some of the toughest provisions in the federal No Child Left Behind law. Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna celebrated the waiver Wednesday, saying it marks a great day for Idaho teachers, students and schools...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says some Idaho abortion laws are likely unconstitutional, including one barring medication-induced abortions. But the judges didn't pass judgment on Idaho's fetal pain law, saying a woman who sued over the law doesn't have standing to challenge it...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The University of Idaho's plan to seek state funding to expand its Boise law program won approval from the Board of Education, but not without concerns from one trustee that the cart was getting ahead of the horse. The Moscow-based university is now offering third-year law courses in Boise and on Thursday, school officials asked the board to request $400,000 from the state in 2

(AP) - Idaho Gov. "Butch" Otter has signed a 2013 funding plan for public schools that includes funds for the state's new education reforms, including merit pay bonuses and laptops. The budget includes $1.27 billion in state general funding, a $56 million bump over the current fiscal year. That's a 4.6 percent boost in state support, but the overall increase is much smaller at 0.4 percen

(AP) - Idaho plans to adopt a new grading system for public schools while seeking a federal waiver to get around provisions of the No Child Left Behind education law. Under the state Department of Education's new accountability system, Idaho will use a five-star scale to evaluate and recognize schools.

College students in southern Idaho wishing to study law won’t have to travel quite as far now.  There was a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday for the Concordia University School of Law and the George R. White Law Library in Boise.

(AP) The debate over the education reform plan for Idaho continues, moving now into the courtroom. A district judge is considering whether one of the "Students Come First" laws might be unconstitutional.

Top Story Podcast 8/22/11: First hour - Dept. of  Homeland Security's new policy is to suspend deportation plans for illegal aliens who have been "good" while they have been illegal.  Diana Stevens with the Farmers Market. Looking for an older show ...

Over the past few years there have been several news stories dealing with individuals who either have a record of multiple DUI convictions, or who continue to drive after receiving a DUI conviction. Today's News Radio 1310 KLIX instapoll:  Do you think "driving under the influence" charges are taken seriously in Idaho...

Top Story Podcast 6/13/11: First hour - Romney endorses man-made global warming.  Will that kill his chances with conservatives?  Read more Second hour - Lawmakers want to close a loophole that allows environmental groups to reap windfalls of taxpayer money for filing suit against ranchers ...

Idaho's highest court is considering whether the state's gang recruitment law unconstitutionally limits the right to free association.  In 2008 Caldwell resident Simona Manzanares became the first person in Idaho to be sentenced under the state's Criminal Gang Enforcement Act after police said she recruited teenagers and younger children at concerts and car shows to join a local gang...

Top Story Podcast 4/20/11: First hour - Border Patrol agents say the "higher-ups" have ordered them not to arrest illegal immigrants. Second hour - State of the City, House Republicans are defending the Defense Of Marriage Act.  Read More Here Looking for an older show ... Read More ...

Work is underway in the Twin Falls School District to come into compliance with the new state education overhaul.  The Times News reports the School District Board of Trustees approved a resolution on Monday to eliminate district policies that are out of order with new state laws.

Top Story Podcast 3/29/11: First hour: President Obama's Libya speech and your reaction.  Also, Gary Stone mural.  Second hour: Idaho's No Right To Death law. A bill outlawing assisted suicide in Idaho is awaiting Gov. Butch Otter's signature ...

Top Story Podcast 3/16/11: First hour: Teens and sexting - Just let them do it? Second hour: State of the City, potassium iodide pills flying off the shelves. First hour: Teens who "sext."  Just let them do it?  Or should there be serious consequences ...

Top Story Podcast 3/11/11: First hour... Right To Farm law enhancement and Times News Opinion Editor Steve Crump. Second hour...Discussion on the Right To Farm law enhancement and open line Friday The Idaho House has enchanced the Right To Farm Law by giving agriculture entities protection from lawsuits ...