Occupy Boise protestors will have to move off the grounds of the Old Ada County Courthouse by Monday afternoon. Idaho Governor “Butch” Otter signed legislation today that prohibits camping on some state lands.

Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney visited Boise today for a private lunch and public rally. More than twelve hundred people turned out for that rally at a company that makes modular housing projects.

This week, three Republican Presidential hopefuls have been campaigning in Idaho ahead of Super Tuesday on March 6th. Rick Santorum stopped in Coeur d’Alene and Boise on Tuesday. He drew a family crowd. Ron Paul’s rally in Twin Falls Thursday drew a different one.

Two Republican Presidential hopefuls visit Idaho this week. Rick Santorum held a rally in Coeur D’Alene earlier today and campaigns tonight in Boise. On Friday, Mitt Romney comes to Boise for a fundraiser and public rally.

Congressman Raul Labrador drew hundreds of supporters to the Idaho statehouse Monday. The Republican from Eagle kicked-off his reelection campaign surrounded by dozens of state lawmakers and elected officials.

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. It’s a holiday that many retailers count on for much of their business. More than $18 billion was spent nationwide last year according to industry analysts at IBISWORLD. In Boise, one local chocolatier looks forward to Valentine’s Day.

Idaho National Laboratory officials announced today they plan to lay off up to 185 people.

When it comes to beer, Idaho ranks 12th in the country for the number of breweries per person. A new one will open its doors later this month in Garden City.

Idaho Senators changed part of a bill today to get Occupy Boise off state lands. The bill no longer treats personal property as litter if protestors are evicted.

The National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation into what caused the accident that killed Steve Appleton. The Micron CEO was piloting a high performance aircraft from Lancair when it crashed at the Boise airport Friday. Lancair planes have been involved in dozens of accidents since 1989.

Idaho Department of Correction officials have made some changes to how they handle executions. This comes nearly three months after the state executed convicted murderer Paul Ezra Rhoades.

Occupy Wall Street sparked a national movement last fall that resonated in Idaho too. By November, Occupy Boise protestors had set up camp on state land and now some legislators want them off. What’s happening locally reflects a national struggle where First Amendment rights conflict with rules about camping on public land.

Some Idaho lawmakers aren’t comfortable with a bill to evict Occupy Boise. A Committee wants to make changes to the bill. This could mean Occupy Boise won’t have to leave until July 1st.

The Congressional Budget Office released its latest budget and economic outlook today. This year’s federal government deficit will top one trillion dollars. Add to that $75 billion if payroll tax cut extensions continue for the rest of the year.

Democrats in the Idaho Statehouse unveiled a jobs package today. They call it IJOBS 2.0.

Put aside for a second the debate over immigration reform. Instead, focus on dollars and cents: What would happen to Idaho’s economy with less foreign-born workers? One scenario concludes the impact would be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. That’s what some lawmakers in the state legislature heard today

Scott Ki caught up with part of the state's delegation today to get their reaction on the President’s annual speech.

A warm front is headed to Southeast Oregon and Southwest Idaho Tuesday and Wednesday.

Idaho’s Redistricting Commission meets Thursday to draw a new legislative map. But just who will be on the Commission, is anybody’s guess. The Idaho GOP removed two Commissioners Monday. But those appointees say they can’t be fired and they won’t resign.

Some Idaho lawmakers want to evict Occupy Boise protestors off state land. Friday, they heard from the public on a bill that would do just that.

Polls predict a tight race heading into South Carolina’s Republican Presidential Primary Saturday.

The Idaho Supreme Court tossed out the latest plan to redraw political lines. Justices ruled four to one the plan violates the state’s Constitution because it splits counties unnecessarily.

Bogus Basin plans to open Thursday. The ski area received enough fresh powder this week to run four lifts and its magic carpet.

Governor Butch Otter planned to travel to three universities today to tout his IGEM Plan. It stands for Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission.

Most farmers markets around Idaho are closed for the winter including Boise’s. But that could change for the capitol city’s public market. There’s an effort to turn it into a year-round one. It would cost at least $6 million to develop.