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For all you haggard single mothers and fathers, Monday is National Single Parent Day. According to the 2016 U.S. Census, 23% of American children are living with a single mother and 4% are living with a single father.
For all you haggard single mothers and fathers, Monday is National Single Parent Day. According to the 2016 U.S. Census, 23% of American children are living with a single mother and 4% are living with a single father. (Patch Media)

Morning, Boise! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Boise.

Welcome to a new week and the Monday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with a story of an elected official whose office has been warned to cut spending or risk running out of money. We have local homes for sale for you and the Boise Foothills are cleaner thanks to a group of volunteers. Abortion right protestors were out Saturday in downtown Boise and a political action committee has issued a statement on the recent actions of a few.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 54 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

  1. The recent higher prices have placed many in financial need and now we find even the lieutenant governor's office is not immune. The Magic Valley Times News has a story by Clark Corbin Idaho Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin's office will run out of money before the fiscal year if she does not cut back expenses. (Times-News)
  2. Boise Patch has the latest homes for sale for you. If you are looking for more space or to downsize, we have a lists of homes for you. (Boise Patch)
  3. A group of about 25 volunteers took to the Boise Foothills to clean up messes and planting trail-side vegetation to help prevent further erosion. CBS2 news staff reports the Ridge to Rivers and River Sober Living team was out and about all day on Saturday. (Idaho News)
  4. Approximately 300 protestors gathered Saturday at a rally organized by the abortion rights coalition Freeing Idaho. KTVB-TV carries a story written by Idaho Press reporter Jeanne Huff regarding the six-week abortion ban legislation. (KTVB)
  5. After a week of protest closing hospitals and harsh words going back and forth, the Boise Weekly's staff report Take Back Idaho has issued a statement on the escalation of political violence. (boiseweekly)

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Today in Boise:

  • A webinar regarding your taxes in retirement will be held Monday. (11:30 a.m.)
  • Join the Boise Watershed this spring break for free STEM activities at BLOCKFest™ building stations. KEVA® planks, large foam blocks, small counting cubes and more will be available around the exhibit hall for children of all ages to build and play each day. (9:30 a.m.)
  • The Garden City Design Review Committee will hold a hearing on Monday. (3 pm)
  • A 10-week Parent Group meets Monday at the Children's Home Society of Idaho. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Boise Weekly: "Singing the Ukrainian national anthem. #rallyforukraine #boiseidaho" (Instagram)
  • BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Only 2 more weeks until the 2022 Boise Farmers Market Season begins! Opening Day is Saturday, April 2nd! We are so exited! What are you most looking forward to during the 2022 Farmers Market Season? Leave a comment below!" (Instagram)
  • Boise State ISA: "Swipe to watch our very own exchange student from Boise state, @yanekuch.ma giving a speech for the Free Ukraine rally by Boise Bench Lions Club this morning. #slavaukraini" (Instagram)
  • Radio Boise: "We're getting excited to see everyone out and about @treefortfest next week! Our Radioland schedule is now posted on our website, so go check it out!" (Instagram)
  • Boise State Public Radio: "A full slate of five productions will fill the summer calendar for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Following Much Ado About Nothing, there will be Ain't Misbehavin', Romeo and Juliet, Little Shop of Horrors and 39 Steps." (Facebook)

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