The second session of the 66th Idaho Legislature wrapped up on March 31. The theme of this session was more of the same old story we have seen year in and year out. In many ways, this session seemed unspectacular … Continued
Sustainable Idaho radio show hosts Scott Greeves and Rachel McGovern won two first place awards at the Idaho Press Club Best of 2021 Awards.
Food access is a cornerstone social justice issue of our lifetime. In 2020 IORC organizers Irene Ruiz and Samantha Guerrero helped create The Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance to bring emergency aid to the Idaho Farmworker and immigrant community. These communities … Continued
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is initiating rulemaking to protect outdoor and indoor workers from hazardous heat exposure. We ask that you voice your support for federal outdoor and indoor hazardous heat exposure standards by clicking here . … Continued
Community organizers talk to a lot of people. That is the nature of direct one-on-one organizing. We have the privilege to hear a lot of what motivates people, what issues are important to them, and what worries them. The one … Continued
The 2021 Idaho Legislative Session has kept Idaho Organization of Resource Councils members busy fighting a flurry of harmful bills. Two such bills, SB1110 and HB239, passed both chambers and were signed into law by Governor Little. Below are IORC’s … Continued
Idaho Organization of Resource Councils (IORC) has strong and urgent concerns regarding Governor Little’s decision to sign House Bill 239 into law.
Idaho Organization of Resource Councils (IORC) is deeply disappointed in Governor Little’s decision to sign Senate Bill 1110 into law.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2021Contact: Shannon Ansley, 208-220-2851; Doug Paddock, 208-991-4451 Late Wednesday, House Bill 239 passed the Idaho Legislature. If signed into law, House Bill 239 would repeal the authority of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to … Continued
The fight to protect drinking water in the Lower Portneuf Valley Aquifer beneath Pocatello, Idaho predates both the Portneuf Resource Council and Idaho Organization of Resource Councils. Over 30 years ago, concerned citizens began raising awareness about water quality, water … Continued