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Idaho voters can help pick the state’s official gun in 2026 general election
Idaho Legislature ends 2025 session
Idaho state lawmakers wrapped up the 2025 legislative session Friday, after spending much of the day awaiting amendments to a bill that prohibits businesses an…
Idaho Gov. Little signs bill blocking unauthorized immigrants from public services
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law a bill to prevent unauthorized immigrants in Idaho from accessing publicly funded assistance.
Idaho's anti-DEI bill heads to the governor's desk
A bill placing sweeping prohibitions on DEI in public higher education institutions passed the House on Thursday and will go to the governor for consideration.
Biden appointee added to prosecution in Bryan Kohberger’s Idaho student murder trial
A former U.S. attorney for Idaho has joined the team prosecuting Idaho college student homicide defendant Bryan Kohberger.
Kohberger’s team: Autism should negate Idaho death penalty. Experts say it’s a stretch
Attorneys for Moscow murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, in their latest attempt to avoid capital punishment for their client if he is convicted, have asked the ju…
Montana's anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge's order
A judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a Montana law that restricts transgender people's use of bathrooms in public buildings.
Idaho House passes budget for new statewide public defense system
The Idaho House of Representatives approved more than $32 million in additional funding for the new statewide public defense system on Tuesday at the Idaho Sta…
Idaho Senate approves Medicaid budget
The Idaho Senate on Monday approved the budget for Medicaid — the state's largest budget and a major hurdle to clear before lawmakers may adjourn for the year.
Idaho Senate passed further DEI limitations in higher education
The Senate in a lengthy evening debate Monday passed sweeping bans on DEI in required courses, hiring, admissions and training in Idaho public higher education…
‘Recreation nightmare’ in Idaho? Forest Service job cuts could be a literal mess
On a summer day, thousands of people will drive along popular highways through Idaho’s national forests. Hundreds will float along river rapids, pitch tents at…
Idaho Legislature approves ban on SNAP coverage for candy, soda
Supporters see the bill as an important health step. Critics, including business industry, say definitions are unworkably broad.
Idaho governor praises new immigration enforcement law, despite temporary block on enforcement
Gov. Brad Little on Monday touted Idaho’s new immigration law, which has been temporarily blocked from being enforced by a federal judge.
Senate kills Idaho State Tax Commission budget because of added costs for school choice tax credit program
The Idaho Senate on Monday killed the budget for the Idaho State Tax Commission, which included $675,000 to implement a school choice tax credit program approved by the Legislature this year.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little vetoes bill to ban medical requirements in business, schools, government
The bill would’ve also extended to schools in Idaho — private or public — and colleges, universities and trade schools, blocking them from requiring medical interventions for school attendance, employment, or entra…
Kempthorne diagnosed with cancer
This news is a profound shock to family, friends, and those who have worked closely with Kempthorne.