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A botched execution and plans for one in public show the US is conflicted about capital punishment

Americans have long been divided over executing the nation’s worst criminals

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Idaho Lawmakers Advance Bill To Make Firing Squad Primary Execution Method

Idaho lawmakers consider reinstating firing squad as primary execution method due to challenges with lethal injection. Proponents argue it offers a more ce...

Top News · Feb 6, 2025

Idaho will soon ban gender-affirming care. Here are the consequences for trans kids

BOISE, Idaho — In January, medication and surgery to treat children with gender dysphoria will be illegal in Idaho.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023

Experts say attacks on free speech are rising across the US

First Amendment experts say attacks on free speech rights are escalating across the United States

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Idaho firing squad bill forms friction between attorney general, prison officials

BOISE, Idaho — A concerted push to allow Idaho to use a firing squad for inmate executions left out a key collaborator — the agency charged with carrying out the state’s death sentences.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

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Supreme Court to decide fate of Obama-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023

Idaho could pursue executions by firing squad. Here’s how much it would cost

BOISE, Idaho — The cost of implementing a bill that seeks to make the firing squad Idaho’s backup execution method has more than doubled since it was last reviewed by the state prisons system, according to a spokesperson for the agency.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

Idaho bill could bring back execution by firing squad

A new Idaho bill would bring back firing squads as the state struggles to obtain lethal injection chemicals

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

Idaho bill would bring back execution by firing squad

Idaho could bring back firing squads as a method of execution under legislation introduced by a panel of lawmakers Wednesday

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Idaho House votes to criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender children

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho medical providers could soon be banned from offering gender-affirming care to transgender children, after the House on Tuesday cleared a bill that makes it a felony.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023