If an Idaho bill becomes law, the minimum fine for possessing even a small amount of marijuana will be higher than almost any other misdemeanor in the state, including a number of violent crimes, such as assault, battery, domestic violence and attempted strangulation.

House Republicans overwhelmingly signed off on a bill setting a minimum, mandatory fine for those convicted of simple possession of marijuana.

A man accused of causing a fatal crash while driving under the influence of THC made his first court appearance in Granite County.

New Idaho law targets marijuana users with mandatory sentences and fines - understanding the implications of HB7 bill on drug possession in the state.

A bill aimed at increasing penalties for drug related offenses has passed in the Idaho House of Representatives.

Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that could impose harsher penalties for marijuana possession. House Bill 7 aims to enforce a minimum $300 fine for anyone caught

House Bill 7 aims to amend an existing law that sets penalties for marijuana possession, now heads to the Senate. The bill passed the House Tuesday by a vote of 54 to 14. It adds a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for first-time adult offenders.

BOISE — A bill to implement a minimum $300 fine for adults possessing three ounces of marijuana or less is moving forward to the Idaho House floor. After two hours of testimony and lengthy debate among committee members, the Idaho House Judiciary ...

The widely anticipated school choice HB39 emerged on Wednesday, introducing the Idaho parental tax credit. The proposed law would give families up to $5,000 per student to cover private school costs, including tuition. That amount goes up to $7,500 for students with disabilities.

(Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun) Skaug said passing the bill is a way to be tough on marijuana in an environment where most of Idaho’s neighboring states allow recreational or medicinal ...

A controversial Idaho resolution that asks the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its decade-old decision to allow same-sex marriages nationwide passed the state House over the objections of Democrats and some Republicans.

The widely anticipated school choice HB39 emerged on Wednesday, introducing the Idaho parental tax credit. The proposed law would give families up to $5,000 per student to cover private school costs, including tuition. That amount goes up to $7,500 for students with disabilities.