The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 11/03/2026We agree. It is completely insane that someone who profits from private insurance sales is trying to cancel the health care of 90,000 Idahoans who can’t afford insurance. Remember, they’re also trying to push new, HIGH deductible, private insurance at the same time they’re trying to repeal ME. 061
Reposted by The Idaho 97Tiffani Deems @tiffanideems.bsky.social · 11/03/2026When Rep Ehardt introduced this fix, she said there was some “interesting compliance” with the original version. Duh. Stakeholders said there would be terrible unintended consequences. But as usual, republicans don’t listen. 392
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Send your Medicaid expansion prayers straight to Rep. Jordan Redman at his for profit insurance company! D3 Rep. Redman (R) is the sponsor of the bill to repeal voter approved Medicaid expansion. We’re praying that he starts respecting the will of the voters. redmaninsurance.com/prayer-requests 172
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Data privacy IS a proper role of state government. "McGrane wrote in his letter that the Justice Department had recently revealed in a separate federal lawsuit filing that sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, were shared from federal systems 'to unauthorized persons.'" 091
Reposted by The Idaho 97Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 04/03/2026“This makes citizens across Idaho fearful of volunteering at hundreds of charitable organizations across the state, a state that prides itself on taking care of its neighbors,” Idaho Foodbank CEO Randy Ford testified. #idleg #idpolidahocapitalsun.comIdaho House committee rejects bill that would criminalize helping unauthorized immigrants • Idaho Capital SunHouse Bill 764 is sponsored by Rep. Dale Hawkins, R-Fernwood, and promoted by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. 296
Reposted by The Idaho 97Tiffani Deems @tiffanideems.bsky.social · 04/03/2026HB 794, anti student protest bill FAILED on a tie vote. Yes votes were Hawkins, Mendive, Ehardt, Hostetler, Wisniewski, Marmon, Pickett. No votes were Mathias, Galaviz, Sauter, Handy, Garner, Veile, Nelsen. 0111
Reposted by The Idaho 97ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 02/03/2026A public hearing will take place TOMORROW (Tuesday, March 3) at 1:30 p.m. MST for HB 764. HB 764 would make it a crime for any organization to help undocumented immigrants. Learn more about this cruel anti-immigrant bill: buff.ly/VOhRzlC 01412
Reposted by The Idaho 97Boise Autonomous Solidarity Hub @bigbash.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Idaho "you're on your own, neighbor" bill 22312
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 02/03/2026"According to Jorwic, other states are watching what Idaho will do. Idaho, she said, may be a bellwether for what happens to disability services in other states." Sorry, other states. 062
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Meanwhile in North Idaho, KCRCC must be stocking up on the prostitutes & blow for their big Lincoln Day guest tonight, disgraced former US Rep. Matt Gaetz, of Florida. #idpol #idleg cdapress.com/news/2026/fe...cdapress.comKootenai County Republicans divided on GaetzWhen hundreds gather Saturday night at the Resort for the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee’s biggest bash of the year, the Lincoln Day dinner, some elected precinct committeemen won’t be t... 2113
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 18/02/2026A bit late for this, but also true: As Kate Bitz of the Western States Center said, “If it happens in North Idaho now, no one should be surprised when it happens nationally a few years later.” 064
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 18/02/2026The suit decimated the Aryan Nations, and for a time, residents felt like things had calmed down—until Trump’s first term. “Things got weird in Coeur d’Alene after the 2016 election... But then after the Covid-19 pandemic, shit went completely off the rails.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...motherjones.comHow extremists reconquered Idaho in the age of Trump—and how some locals are fighting back“Who the fuck are these men?” 2133
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 13/02/2026@socialistlyawkward.bsky.social Brings the 🔥 on ICE leasing from St. Luke’s to bring increase their terror in Idaho. 1114
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Attention gentle NIMBY friends: Who wants to help us block this expanded ICE office in Meridian? ICE is planning a new office at the "Portico at Meridian Center," on the southeast corner of Eagle and Franklin roads, at the Meridian Rd. exit, near St. Luke's Meridian www.wired.com/story/ice-ex...wired.comICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going NextICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, monthslong expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations. 3188
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Lawsuit names local and federal law enforcement officials — FBI, ICE, Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue, Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram, Nampa Police Chief Joe Huff, Idaho State Police Director Bill Gardiner, Cities of Caldwell and Nampa, Canyon County, and unidentified law enforcement. 153
Reposted by The Idaho 97Kyle Pfannenstiel @pfannyyy.bsky.social · 10/02/2026After a 16-year-old complained his zip-ties were too tight at a an ICE/FBI raid in southwest Idaho, an officer laughed and tightened them, the ACLU alleges in a new lawsuit. He still has scars, months later.idahocapitalsun.comIn southwest Idaho FBI raid, officials zip-tiped teens and used aggressive force, lawsuit alleges • Idaho Capital SunA lawsuit by ACLU of Idaho alleges law enforcement used aggressive tactics and unjustly detained hundreds of people, including children. 10296147
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Follow @idahocapitalsun.com for this important coverage. 0143
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 10/02/2026What part of *sovereign* do they actually not understand? What's that expression about doomed to repeat it? idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/10/f...idahocapitalsun.comFor Indigenous Americans it's unthinkable, but true. ICE is arresting, detaining Native Americans. • Idaho Capital SunIf the true goal of ICE action is to reduce the immigrant population, why are they also arresting and detaining those whose ancestors were here first? writes guest columnist Rebecca Tallent. 051
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Some cuts are DEADLY "Since the cuts, visits to eastern Idaho crisis centers rose 34% in December and 43% in January, compared to the same months a year earlier." idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/10/b...idahocapitalsun.comBudget cut fallout: After Idaho cut a critical Medicaid mental health service, two patients died • Idaho Capital SunIdaho Medicaid contractor Magellan cut the service in December, after Gov. Brad Little ordered state agencies to cut spending. 041
Reposted by The Idaho 97Tiffani Deems @tiffanideems.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Good morning. Today I'll be watching House State Affairs and House Education. Flag bill hearing in State Affairs and Students, Immigration Data in House Ed. #idpol #idleg legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/...legislature.idaho.govHouse Committee Agendas – Idaho State Legislature 1122
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 09/02/2026NYT deep dive on Wilder immigration raid. “The one thing everyone got asked was, ‘Where were you born?’” said Neal Dougherty, an immigration lawyer. “Not, ‘Did you see gambling?’ Not, ‘Did you participate in gambling?’ Just, ‘Where were you born?’” 021
Reposted by The Idaho 97Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 09/02/2026The additional new budget cuts that the Legislature’s budget committee approved Friday could mean at least an $800,000 cut to treatment court programs. During FY 2025, 636 people graduated from the court programs and 87 treatment court participants gave birth to drug-free babies. #idleg #idpolidahocapitalsun.comIdaho mental health court program that turns lives around faces uncertain future due to budget cuts • Idaho Capital SunIdaho mental health court faces an uncertain future due to state budget cuts and the elimination of peer-support services. 2137
Reposted by The Idaho 97Alicia Abbott @abbottalynn.bsky.social · 08/02/2026I’ve seen many clips this week of middle aged white guys learning the lyrics for Bad Bunny’s performance today. Very funny & intentional. I hope everyone has so much fun singing at halftime today that maybe some other Americans 🙄 decide that hate is lame. Sing loud! Happy Super Bowl. Go Seahawks! 2132
Reposted by The Idaho 97BoiseDev @boisedev.com · 08/02/2026🥇 USA’s first gold goes to Idaho’s Breezy Johnson! 🇺🇸 Johnson grew up near Victor, Idaho. She won with a nearly flawless run in the women’s downhill. The event was marred after teammate and favorite Lyndsey Vonn crashed while racing on a torn ACL. 24413
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 07/02/2026More details this AM: “This whole thing happened in less than five minutes, it was so fast,” Nick said. “It just was like the most heart-wrenching, terrible thing I've ever seen.” “And like I said, it just happened so fast. It felt like an abduction.” www.idahopress.com/boiseweekly/...idahopress.comICE apprehends father outside Boise day careFriday morning at a local day care, staff and parents witnessed the detainment of a father by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. 182
Reposted by The Idaho 97queerexplorer.bsky.social @queerexplorer.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Across from the Capitol. 193
Reposted by The Idaho 97Nathaniel Hoffman @paleomedia.bsky.social · 07/02/2026"In January 2025, the Trump administration rescinded a Biden-era policy that used to prohibit the arrest of people within 1,000 feet of [sensitive] areas." Zero reason to arrest a dad at his kid's school. Pure cruelty.idahostatesman.com‘They took a dad:’ ICE agents pick up father outside Boise Bench preschoolEstefania Mondragón, executive director of PODER of Idaho, called the immigration agents’ choice to take a father into custody outside his child’s school “disgusting.” 001
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Mondragón, @poderofidaho said: "ICE is “continuing to break the law” and called the agents’ choice to detain a father outside his child’s school “disgusting.” It sends a message that they’re there to racially profile, she said." www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...idahostatesman.com‘They took a dad:’ ICE agents pick up father outside Boise Bench preschoolEstefania Mondragón, executive director of PODER of Idaho, called the immigration agents’ choice to take a father into custody outside his child’s school “disgusting.” 093
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Please support the family whose father ICE kidnapped outside a Boise daycare yesterday. Give what you can and share the link. www.gofundme.com/f/support-a-...gofundme.comDonate to Support a loving family after an unexpected separation, organized by Morgan BoschulteEstamos recaudando fondos para apoyar a una familia cariñosa y… Morgan Boschulte needs your support for Support a loving family after an unexpected separation 01513
Reposted by The Idaho 97Indivisible Twin Falls County Idaho ❌👑 @indivisibletfcid.bsky.social · 06/02/2026ICE Out #Idaho 073
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 06/02/2026ICE rears its ugly head in Boise, terrorizes children, families, and preschool staff with in an obviously calculated snatch of a father dropping off his child. 32110
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner has announced his intention to run for Governor of Idaho as an independent candidate. 2194
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Zamora: “I’m out here protecting and making sure people are able to voice their opinions and to express themselves and do what is right. But then I’m basically muzzled, I guess, for doing the job that I was appointed to do.” 💯 idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/05/l...idahocapitalsun.comLongtime human rights commissioner fired by governor after social media posts critical of ICE • Idaho Capital SunIdaho Human Rights Commissioner Estella Zamora was terminated this week after Gov. Brad Little withdrew her re-appointment. 0111
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Inama’s lawsuit names multiple defendants: The Idaho State Board of Education The Idaho Department of Education Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador The West Ada School District West Ada Superintendent Derek Bub Principal of West Ada’s Lewis Clark Middle School www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ina...idahoednews.orgInama files federal lawsuit over state, district response to ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ posterThe middle school teacher says she is legally obligated to welcome students of all ethnicities in her classroom. 180
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Emergency Action tomorrow morning at the Capitol! 1103
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Bottom line: Estella Zamora is an icon who has fought for human rights in Idaho her entire life. Gov. Brad Little once again bowed to a far-right Christian nationalist witch hunt. 1144
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Simpson and Fulcher both taking blood money from private detention firms, fueling ICE deportation regime, building concentration camps in the US. via theappeal.org/ice-cold-cas... 11911
The Idaho 97 @theidaho97.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Inama sues the state for violating her CONSTITUTIONAL right to free speech, per @maggiektvb7.bsky.social Everyone is welcome here, to. 0112
Reposted by The Idaho 97Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Our founders, though deeply flawed, understood that democracy requires an informed citizenry and a government accountable to it people. That’s why the press is the only profession protected by the Constitution. It’s also why autocrats and oligarchs seek to control and destroy it. 14198283005
Reposted by The Idaho 97Tiffani Deems @tiffanideems.bsky.social · 04/02/2026This is so sad. Alt-Right Caillou and his goons strike again. 1124
Reposted by The Idaho 97Nathaniel Hoffman @paleomedia.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Estella is an icon. Brad Little is spineless douche. “The governor knows me well. I have been active in this community almost my entire life, and for him not to have allowed me the courtesy and give me a call or, you know, even email me anything, I think that is what is the most frustrating to me." 083
Reposted by The Idaho 97Whitesheepranch @whitesheepranch.bsky.social · 05/02/2026"Idaho’s Congressional delegation is Exhibit One in the case for limiting the time our exalted potentates can feed at the public trough." #idpol cdapress.com/news/2026/fe...cdapress.comOPINION: The good, the bad and the ugly in Idaho’s political arenaAny reasonable and responsible legislative body would see the desperate need to increase state revenues to adequately fund essential programs. 173
