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St. Luke’s files libel, slander, invasion of privacy lawsuit against Ammon Bundy and campaign 

The lawsuit filed by the state's largest hospital system alleges Bundy and his supporters worked together “to manufacture a false narrative of a state-sponsored child kidnapping and trafficking ring" and “told their followers to target the same individuals for doxing and harassment."

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April tax revenues surpass $1 billion for first time, budget surplus and tax cuts expected

The Division of Financial Management reported that with more than $1.229 billion received in April, state revenues came in at $574 million more than predicted. Gov. Brad Little said in a press release Tuesday that he is making plans for more tax relief. 

• A coalition of Idaho nonprofits that worked to boost Latino census participation is now turning its attention to bilingual voter education (via Boise State Public Radio). 

• The Idaho Republican Party is reminding voters it doesn’t endorse or recommend political candidates during a primary election (via the Post Register). Meanwhile, the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee recently sent out flyers endorsing candidates (via East Idaho News). The state party has filed a lawsuit against them for "unlawful and deceptive" campaign activities (via Eye on Boise, the Idaho Press).

• A special team of military personnel who help fight wildfires is ready if the Forest Service’s fleet of private contractors can’t meet the demand. Last year was the group's second busiest fire season in 49 years (via Boise State Public Radio). 

• U.S. Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell isn’t ruling out a vote on a nationwide abortion ban if Roe v Wade is overturned and his party regains control of the chamber in the November general election (via the Idaho Capital Sun). 

• Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin demanded Monday that Gov. Brad Little call a special session to remove rape and incest as legal exceptions in Idaho’s abortion law that will go into effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe (via the Associated Press). 

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