Representative Heather Scott

One discovery that was eye opening was seeing States Newsroom appear in the database of organizations that have received foreign funding. This is a nonprofit network, that includes an Idaho newspaper, the Idaho Capital Sun. The Idaho Capital Sun regularly covers the Idaho Legislature.

. When it comes to deciding whether criminal laws will actually be enforced in court, prosecutors play one of the most important roles in Idaho’s justice system.

All aspects of our society are becoming more political so it should come as no surprise that law enforcement groups are also becoming more political these days. Knowing their roles, and who they are accountable to may help in your assessment of their endorsements and bring clarity to how decisions are made and who is responsible.