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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho House narrowly passed a bill that would allow Girl Scouts to keep the sales tax on the thousands of boxes of Thin Mint cookies sold each year. Republican Rep. Janet Trujillo, of Idaho Falls, says tax exemptions for both Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts would pay off exponentially in state savings.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho House has backed a measure that would keep secret public utility documents. Republican Rep. Don Cheatham of Post Falls, said the measure is necessary to prevent terrorist attacks.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho House panel has introduced legislation that would create a new state agency to oversee and investigate gambling activities throughout the state. The House State Affairs Committee introduced the proposal today with two Democratic members opposing.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A Republican lawmaker from eastern Idaho is backing a bill that would require a woman be told where she can get a free ultrasound before undergoing an abortion. Rep. Ron Nate of Rexburg says the legislation would require the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to compile a list of providers that offer free ultrasounds for women seeking abortions.
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