Mental health program saved, restaurant move, LDS trend — what you may have missed

The Idaho Statesman has covered a range of issues so far this week, from a revived state mental health program to political shifts among the LDS community. Here’s a quick look at what readers were following.

• Idaho lawmakers cobbled together $4 million in one-time funding in April to revive the Assertive Community Treatment program, which had been cut in December and was out of commission for five months. Four ex-patients died during the shutdown, and providers are now scrambling to relocate dozens of former patients and rehire trained caregivers.
• Two males, ages 18 and 16, were arrested after allegedly firing a gun near a death investigation scene in Kuna, forcing seven Ada County employees to take cover as about a dozen bullets ricocheted nearby. Each was charged with seven felony counts of aggravated assault, and one faces an additional charge for destruction of evidence.
• Republican support among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dropped 12% between 2007 and 2025, dropping the group to second place in GOP support behind white evangelical Christians. A Boise State professor said members may be reacting to the GOP’s anti-institutional posture and harsh rhetoric on immigration and religious pluralism.
• The Griddle will close its longtime Meridian location on Overland Road after Mother’s Day and relocate about a mile away to Silverstone Way after unresolved issues with its landlord. The new spot will offer three patios and improved parking, and owners hope to reopen within 10 days.
• A new Idaho law taking effect July 1 eliminates color-coded vehicle registration stickers on license plates, saving the state an estimated $300,000 in production costs. Drivers still must keep registration current or risk a $101 fine.

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