Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America An online book discussion in three sessions: Wednesdays 6/17, 7/1 and 7/22 — Noon to 1:15 pm Join us for a summer discussion of the national bestseller, Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America by Chris Arnade. With stark photo essays and unforgettable true stories, Chris Arnade cuts…
Keep Boise Housed DATE: June 16, 2026 TIME: 11:30 am – 1 pm PLACE: Idaho State Museum, 610 Julia Davis Dr., Boise ID 83702 Join JESSE TREE for Keep Boise Housed, a free in-person event focused on bringing our community together to address one of the most urgent challenges facing our city today: housing stability.…
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would upend the way federal rental assistance is administered. By allowing new work requirements for the low-income Americans who receive aid, and more stringent time limits on beneficiaries’ periods of eligibility, some experts believe this move could put millions at risk of losing their housing. READ MORE
Evan Stewart, executive director of Jesse Tree, joined Idaho Matters to take a closer look into the organization’s 2025 Treasure Valley Eviction Report. Listen on Idaho Matters.
A Washington Post investigation published March 30 reveals that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is advancing an aggressive immigration enforcement agenda that could destabilize housing for tens of thousands of eligible Americans, including more than 35,000 citizen children. READ MORE
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s effort to dramatically change the criteria to get tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful. READ MORE
The next elections to be held in Idaho are: Primary Election – May 19, 2026 General Election – Nov. 3, 2026 Keep our democracy working – exercize your right to vote! To register, check your registration status, request an absentee ballot, learn about elections and more, visit voteideaho.gov.
The revamped versions of four bills requiring many Idaho cities to approve small-lot subdivisions, accessory dwelling units, manufactured homes and duplexes cleared a major hurdle at the Idaho State Capitol. READ MORE in Boise Dev
A new option for local government to attract affordable housing development failed right before it could cross the finish line, not once, but twice. READ MORE in Boise Dev