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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Idaho Newsletter for 2026-05-09 ( 16 items )  
15 High Schools Across Idaho Showcase Theatre Talent at ISU's Two-Day One-Act Competition (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, May 15 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * 15 High Schools Across Idaho Showcase Theatre Talent at ISU's Two-Day One-Act Competition * As the Bistline Theatre went quiet and lights came up on stage, 15 high schools across Idaho showcased their theatre talents while competing in Idaho State University's annual One-Act Competition, held April 24-25 at Stephens Performing Arts Center. Students performed short, 30-minute theatrical productions that rang more PR

2026 summer travel trends revealed (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 2026 summer travel trends revealed This summer's travel is shaped by three things: playcations, nostalgia, and the allure of what's close to home. We've seen a notable increase in domestic travel this summer in the US-travelers are exploring nearby destinations to enjoy their favorite active hobbies, while hidden gems are offering budget-savvy explorers experiences at more PR

A Message from the Chair: Democrats deliver for Idaho, even when Republicans stand in the way (10)
BOISE, Idaho, May 8 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * A Message from the Chair: Democrats deliver for Idaho, even when Republicans stand in the way * Idaho moves forward when we invest in the people who grow our food, build our infrastructure, teach our kids, and keep communities running. Democratic leaders know this and have enacted key laws fueling our economy today. The Trump administration and Idaho Republicans have treated those investments like political more PR

AAPD Applauds Reintroduction of HCBS Access Act (10)
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The American Association of People with Disabilities issued the following news release: * * * AAPD Applauds Reintroduction of HCBS Access Act The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) applauds Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) for the reintroduction of the HCBS Access Act. This critical legislation comes at a pivotal moment for the disability community. Currently, over 600,000 Americans remain on waiting lists  more PR

AG Labrador Cracks Down on HOAs Charging Illegal Fees to Idaho Homeowners (10)
BOISE, Idaho, May 8 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Cracks Down on HOAs Charging Illegal Fees to Idaho Homeowners * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador announced court settlements today with two Idaho homeowners' associations and an HOA management company after receiving complaints that homeowners were charged transfer fees that were never disclosed in their governing documents, in contravention of the Idaho Homeowners As more PR

Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule * Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has  more PR

BYU-Idaho Music Groups Share Message to "Choose Love" on Tour Through Montana and Canada (10)
REXBURG, Idaho, May 8 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * BYU-Idaho Music Groups Share Message to "Choose Love" on Tour Through Montana and Canada * BYU-Idaho music students took a performance centered on the theme "Choose Love," to audiences across Montana and Alberta, Canada during their April tour. The combined ensemble-featuring BYU-Idaho's premier choir, Collegiate Singers, and a cappella group, Vocal Union-performed a broad musical program that i more PR

Census Bureau: Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 7, 2026: * * * Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024 Nationally, public school current spending per pupil rose 6.6% from $16,526 in fiscal year (FY) 2023 to $17,619 in FY 2024, according to new data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Statistics are not adjusted for inflation or cost-of-living differences between geogra more PR

Crapo, Ernst, Gillibrand Aim to Eliminate Federal Pensions for Sex Offenders (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Ernst, Gillibrand Aim to Eliminate Federal Pensions for Sex Offenders * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) are working together to end taxpayer-funded pensions for convicted sex offenders. Under current law, federal employees convicted of sex crimes, including against children, remain eligible to collect their pensions, ev more PR

Georgia Wins the 2026 Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Wins the 2026 Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship * Congratulations, Georgia! The third annual Virtual Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship was held May 6 th and 7 th, with seventeen LifeSmarts State Junior Varsity Champion teams from across the country competing. The LifeSmarts Junior Varsity level involves students who are currently in g more PR

Gov. Little announces free day access to Idaho state parks on July 4 in celebration of America's 250th anniversary (10)
BOISE, Idaho, May 8 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Little announces free day access to Idaho state parks on July 4 in celebration of America's 250th anniversary * Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little announced today that day-use access fees will be waived at all Idaho state parks on July 4, 2026, inviting residents to celebrate America's 250th anniversary by experiencing the natural beauty and outdoor heritage of the Gem State. "As we prepare to  more PR

HYDE-SMITH, PRO-LIFE COLLEAGUES FILE AMICUS BRIEF URGING SCOTUS TO PROTECT WOMEN & BABIES FROM DANGEROUS ABORTION DRUGS (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, PRO-LIFE COLLEAGUES FILE AMICUS BRIEF URGING SCOTUS TO PROTECT WOMEN & BABIES FROM DANGEROUS ABORTION DRUGS Senate, House Lawmakers Support Louisiana Case on In-person Dispensing Requirement for Chemical Abortion Drugs  * U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, is among 27 pro-life Senators who have signed a congressional amicus brief to the  more PR

International Dairy Foods Association: U.S. Dairy Companies Donate 22,000 Meals to Reduce Hunger in San Diego County Foundation (10)
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The International Dairy Foods Association Foundation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Dairy Companies Donate 22,000 Meals to Reduce Hunger in San Diego County Foundation SAN DIEGO -- The IDFA Foundation and several leading dairy companies donated 12,960 units of shelf-stable milk and $6,000 to Feeding San Diego food bank yesterday to address hunger in San Diego County. The donations were announced at a two-hour service event at the food bank where more than  more PR

Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) recently joined Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) in introducing the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, legislation that would extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program for another five years. RCHD supports rural more PR

Sens. Risch, Crapo Issue Statement on the Detention of Stephen Hubbard, 2026 Hostage Week (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on May 7, 2026: * * * Risch, Crapo Statement on the Detention of Stephen Hubbard, 2026 Hostage Week U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, alongside Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, today released the statement b more PR

University of Idaho leads the state -- and the region -- in Gilman study abroad scholarships (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, May 7 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * University of Idaho leads the state -- and the region -- in Gilman study abroad scholarships * MOSCOW, Idaho - University of Idaho has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a top-producing institution for Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program recipients, and it is the regional leader among public universities. The recognition marks the 25th anniversary of the Gilman Program, more PR