MIA MALDONADO

Mia Maldonado joined the Idaho Capital Sun after working as a breaking news reporter at the Idaho Statesman. She previously interned at the Idaho Capital Sun through the Voces Internship of Idaho, an equity-driven program for young Latinos to work in Idaho news. Born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Mia moved to the Treasure Valley for college where she graduated from the College of Idaho with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and international political economy.

Idaho House Moves To Amend Constitution, Restrict Legalization

March 10, 2025

“It’s time for Idahoans to proactively decide the state’s fate relative to marijuana.”

Idaho Bill To Fine For Marijuana Possession Advances

February 13, 2025

Idaho remains one of the states with the strictest laws against marijuana usage, and a mandatory minimum fine for small amounts of marijuana would work as a deterrent for its usage