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![Idaho students sue over ban on use of student ID for voting](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/10/attachment-Idaho-College.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Idaho students sue over ban on use of student ID for voting
Supporters of the new law claimed it was about reducing voter fraud, despite the fact that there have been no documented instances of student IDs being used to commit voter fraud.
![California looks at tiny homes, more money to cut homelessness by 2025](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Homeless-California.jpg?w=980&q=75)
California looks at tiny homes, more money to cut homelessness by 2025
The Golden State has already spent $15.3 billion on its homelessness crisis in the last three years alone.
![Environmentalists sue to block approval of Willow oil project in Alaska](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Oil-and-Gas.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Environmentalists sue to block approval of Willow oil project in Alaska
The lawsuit alleges that the Bureau of Land Management failed to take a "hard look" at the impact ConocoPhillips' drilling project will have on the environment.
![California lawmakers face daunting task in preparing for devastating earthquakes](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Earthquake-seismograph.jpg?w=980&q=75)
California lawmakers face daunting task in preparing for devastating earthquakes
"The Big One" is inevitable, but Golden State leaders find it difficult to plan for earthquakes which cannot easily be predicted.
![Biden sign-off on Willow drill deal marks detour from climate goals](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-oil-energy-Alaska.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Biden sign-off on Willow drill deal marks detour from climate goals
Bending to the economic interest in exploiting Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope, the move undercuts a Biden campaign promise to stop new oil drilling on federal lands.
![Waterlogged California battens down for more atmospheric rivers](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-California-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Waterlogged California battens down for more atmospheric rivers
Some parts of the saturated Golden State could see up to 10 inches of rain by Wednesday.
![Lawmakers reject bid to bring water to parched Rio Verde Foothills](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Water-Arizona.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawmakers reject bid to bring water to parched Rio Verde Foothills
The Arizona House and Maricopa County Board of Supervisors both voted against proposed solutions that would see Scottsdale provide water to the unincorporated community.
![US employers add 311,000 jobs as hiring hot streak rolls on](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/11/attachment-technololgy-4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
US employers add 311,000 jobs as hiring hot streak rolls on
Payroll gains continue to outpace expectations, putting more pressure on the Federal Reserve to cool down the economy.
![Oregon fishing season called off due to dwindling salmon populations](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-chinook-salmon-USFWS.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oregon fishing season called off due to dwindling salmon populations
The National Marine Fisheries Service said “extraordinary measures” are needed to address the deficient populations of California Chinook salmon stocks in ocean seasons for 2023.
![Forest Service prevails in lawsuit over gold exploration in Sierra](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Sierra-Nevada.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Forest Service prevails in lawsuit over gold exploration in Sierra
The four conservation groups which filed the suit worried the mining would disturb the bi-state sage grouse, an iconic bird known for its extravagant mating dances.