Idaho Capital Sun

The Idaho Capital Sun is the Gem State’s newest nonprofit news organization delivering accountability journalism on state politics, health care, tax policy, the environment and more. They are part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.

LDS Church makes $1 million donation to anti-Prop 1 PAC ahead of Idaho’s general election

The LDS Church donated $1 million to an Idaho PAC opposing Proposition 1, as Catholic, Jewish and other faith groups take sides on abortion rights.

High-risk pregnancy doctors publish new standards for care under state abortion bans

New guidelines aim to help doctors navigate high-risk pregnancies, abortion bans and legal risks while improving care and referrals for patients.

Legislators, anti-abortion group promote data that says ID hasn’t lost OB-GYNs. Doctors push back.

Idaho OB-GYN numbers are at the center of a debate over abortion laws, physician shortages and conflicting data on doctors practicing in the state.

Actor who played Dwight on ‘The Office’ promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill

Actor Rainn Wilson joined lawmakers and faith leaders to highlight religious freedom as ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Public Religion Research Institute survey finds strong support, sympathy for Christian nationalism

A new PRRI survey finds one in three Americans are Christian support nationalism or sympathizers, with strong ties to the GOP, Trump and Southern states.

Suicide claims more Gen Z lives than previous generation

Suicide rates among Gen Z adults are climbing, especially for Black and Hispanic men. Experts cite untreated depression, stigma, and social media.

When Boise’s new synagogue brought the whole town together

Synagogue Dedication Showed Idaho’s Interfaith Unity

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