🌱 Rental Application Law + 50 New Bikes + Devil & Angel Opening

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's what's happening today in town.

Welcome to the mid-week edition of the Boise Daily. An Idaho lawmaker is proposing cities not have the authority to control rental and application fees. There are 50 new bicycles on the road today thanks to a local organization and the Public Utilities Commission has some new faces. Some new businesses are coming to The Village in 2022 and a local restaurant owner has passed.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 40 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A Meridian lawmaker has introduced a bill prohibiting local governments from regulating fees or deposits for residential rental property. Meridian Republican Joe Palmer acknowledged his bill, if passed, would wipe the City of Boise's current law off the books. (KTVB.com)
2. The Boise Bicycle Project used Martin Luther King Day to deliver 50 bikes to children in the community. CBS2 news staff reports children receiving the donated bikes range from 3-year-olds to teens. (Idaho News)
3. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has some new faces after an announcement by Idaho Governor Brad Little. KMTVnews staff reports the governor the released the names of the new appointments to the on Tuesday. (KMVT)
4. If you are a visitor of the Village at Meridian, prepare for an exciting 2022 as LITE-FM's Michelle Heart announces six new stores coming to the complex. From "Insane" spicy chicken to Devil & Angel (no, this is not a lingerie shop), new stores are coming your way. (liteonline)
5. Finally, some sad news to long time Boise lovers of Italian food. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes Gino Vuolo, owner of Gino’s Italian Ristorante died Tuesday. (BoiseDev)

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Today in Boise:

• The Idaho Nonprofit Center will hold a boot camp for board members or those in a leadership position at a local nonprofit organization. (10 am)
• The Boise State Recreation Center will hold an Involvement Fair so you can learn more about the latest involvement opportunities on and off campus from Student Organizations, local non-profit agencies, and other campus groups. Enjoy free swag, fun activities, and find out how you can get involved at Boise State University. This event is free and open to all Boise State students. (2 pm)
• Capital High School, Eagle High School and Rocky Mountain High School will hold a wrestling tri-meet on Wednesday. (5 pm)
• The Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a hearing on Wednesday. (6:30 pm)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Wednesday is Kuna City Peak. (Noon)

Boise Fact of the Day:

The average rent for an apartment in Boise City is $1,554. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

From my notebook:

• Boise State Public Radio: "The Biden administration announced Friday that Americans can begin ordering free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests starting Jan. 19. Orders can be placed on COVIDtests.gov and a phone number will be set up for those without access to computer." (Facebook)
• The Local - Boise: "Mark your Calendars for Tuesday, January 25! The Local is partnering with Lost Grove Brewery and Boise Beer Buddies for an Apps and Taps Event. Apps and Taps specials are available all day, but come from 5:00pm - 8:00pm." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Idaho incarcerates women at a higher rate than any other state in the country, according to an annual report by the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics. 110 per 100,000 women in Idaho were incarcerated in 2020." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hidden Springs: "This engraving is on a rifle. - Can anyone tell me what it says or what it means? My phone camera wouldn't focus properly if I got any closer." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Glen: "Hey Neighbors! - My son is looking for a job. He is 14yrs old and really wants to work. It seems that 16 is the hiring age now for most places. I started working at 14, Kings Variety Store." (Nextdoor)

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