CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY AMBULANCE THEFT IN MERIDIAN Meridian Police are still searching for the suspect who stole and crashed an ambulance near St. Luke’s Meridian. Gasoline was poured at the scene, but no fire was started. The building houses administrative space leased by DHS. MURPHY VERDICT STANDS Cassia County Prosecutor McCord Larsen is asking…

STATEHOUSE WATCH PUBLIC DEFENSE BUDGET CUTS Idaho’s state public defender warns new budget cuts could increase attorney workloads and hurt constitutionally required legal representation. The $2.2 million reduction in 2027 may force cuts to training and contract attorneys, raising concerns about losing staff. UTAH GAS TAX SHIFT Utah lawmakers are backing off a controversial gas…

STATEHOUSE WATCH 5% Budget Cuts & Public Safety Governor Brad Little says he’s concerned that new 5% legislative budget cuts could impact wildfire response and mental health courts. However, he says the budget is now in lawmakers’ hands as it moves through the House and Senate. License Plate Sticker Debate – House Bill 533 A…