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Idaho voters can help pick the state’s official gun in 2026 general election
Former Idaho official ended state taking foster kid’s Social Security money. Are other states next?
Adams in May issued a directive to the state agency to end the practice of using Social Security survivor benefits entitled to foster youth to pay for their basic care by July 2026. The memo directed staff to eithe…
Idaho task force to propose child custody law overhaul, criminal penalties for custody violations
Child Custody and Domestic Relations Task Force is preparing a re-write of state code related to child custody cases
Rep. Fulcher proposes exploration of transferring Idaho federal land to state and local control
Critics of transfer say state would likely sell off the land, eliminating public access
Idahoans have a week to enroll on exchange
In Idaho, Kelly expects 25,000 people will cancel their policies if the subsidies aren’t renewed. About 87% of the roughly 116,000 Idahoans who have insurance through the state exchange get the enhanced tax credits…
Idaho Congressman Fulcher introduces bill extending private, short-term health care coverage
New data visualization shows out-of-state lobbying money flowing into Idaho
Idaho is seeing more money, and more out-of-state money in lobbying than it likely ever has.
Republican group seeks investigation into challenger for U.S. Sen. Risch’s seat
A national Republican committee asked a U.S. Senate ethics committee to investigate Todd Achilles, a former Idaho state representative who is running as an Ind…
Idaho sheriffs worry Medicaid mental health cuts pose ‘significant public-safety concern’
After Medicaid contractor plans to cut critical services for people with severe mental illness, Sheriffs’ Association warns governor, Republican leaders of Legislature
U.S. Sen. Crapo co-sponsors bill to expedite recovery of missing military members
In mid-October, the remains of 2nd Lt. Charles Atteberry were returned his family in Parma after being missing for 80 years, KTVB reported. Atteberry was born …
Foreclosures are rising in Idaho. What’s it mean for homeowners?
The numbers remain historically low. During the height of the great recession 2.2% of all homes nationwide were in foreclosure proceedings — about one of every 44. Idaho foreclosures boomed during the recession, to…
Feds approve Idaho’s plan for developing network of EV charging stations
The NEVI program was created to develop plans for a network of connected electric vehicle charging stations located every 50 miles along designated interstates and highways, the Idaho Capital Sun previously reporte…
Report: Idaho’s aging rural population faces housing and other barriers to employment
Over the past two decades, Idaho’s rural populations have been aging and struggling with housing affordability, but have also seen declining crime and some inc…
Ballot initiative to end Idaho’s abortion ban has more than 50,000 signatures, group says
The group behind a proposed ballot initiative to end Idaho’s strict abortion ban says it’s well on its way to qualifying for the ballot.
Federal judge orders release of 16 migrants detained in Idaho raid, citing due process violations
The Oct. 19 raid at the privately operated outdoor track in Wilder was led by the FBI as part of an investigation into suspected illegal gambling. More than 200 officers from at least 14 agencies, including U.S. Im…
Balance of Idaho’s state wildfire suppression fund drops to $15 million after 2025 season
Idaho estimates 2025 fire season obligations cost more than $40 million