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Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic."
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Idaho Transportation Department/Website ScreenshotSince last May, domestic travelers have to provide a federally approved ID to board a flight. The TSA is rolling out a new alternative for those without a star card, a U.S. passport or a military ID. -
123rf/ U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement“A good citizen asks hard questions; but they’re not a nihilist who believes there’s no solution possible.”
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401(K) 2012/FlickrIdaho would lose out on more tax revenue in the coming fiscal year under the latest federal conformity bill introduced Thursday. -
Otto Kitsinger/Associated PressIt’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game puts out this warning every year for homeowners and recreationists: be vigilant during coyote denning season and take extra precautions with your pets. -
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As health insurance costs increase, people using the state health exchange are downgrading coverage. A look at the latest enrollment numbers for the 2026 Your Idaho Health insurance marketplace. -
The rewrite was done to speed up the construction of a new generation of nuclear reactors. Critics warn it could compromise safety and public trust. -
Colorado is sending more athletes to Milan-Cortina to compete for Team USA than any other state.
When the Idaho Legislature is in session, we've got you covered with a weekly digest on the latest developments coming from the statehouse, delivered to your inbox every Monday. Catch up on the full 2026 Legislative Round-Up, plus past sessions here.
Idaho Matters
- Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 30, 2026
- Inside the plastic problem: Erica Cirino on pollution, health and hopeful solutions
- What to Watch: A controversial doc, a returning comedy and a big awards weekend
- Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: January 28, 2026
- Think you've got civic smarts? National Civics Bee opens to Idaho students
Mountain West News Bureau
- Abortion could be on the ballot in three western states this fall
- Sundance says goodbye to Park City ahead of move to Colorado
- Rare desert plant thrives at Nevada solar site, offering lessons for the Mountain West
- New wildfire bill tracker allows state lawmakers to learn from their Western neighbors
- Auto Insurance rates rising again--but not as much as previous years
