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Idaho voters can help pick the state’s official gun in 2026 general election
Committee sends overhaul of Idaho's campaign finance law to House
A major overhaul of Idaho’s campaign finance law moved the House floor Monday.
Florida Gov. DeSantis visits Idaho in push for U.S. Constitution balanced budget amendment
Critics say a constitutional convention could put the entire Constitution up for change. But supporters argue a convention is needed to rein in the rising fede…
Idaho Legislature misses target date for adjourning 2025 legislative session
As expected, Idaho legislators did not adjourn the 2025 legislative session by Friday’s targeted adjournment date and are reconvening today to begin the 12th w…
North Idaho reps propose health exemptions to abortion law
Two North Idaho lawmakers are hoping to amend Idaho’s abortion bans to address Idaho’s doctor shortage.
North Idaho legislators bring bill to add health exceptions to state’s abortion ban
Under Idaho’s abortion ban, a physician may provide an abortion if it’s to “prevent the death of the pregnant woman.” However, medical providers have said this wording does not make it clear if physicians can provi…
After biennial cleanup, 144,000 individuals removed from Idaho voter rolls
Election offices regularly update their voter rolls, removing individuals who moved out of state, those who have not cast a ballot in four years, or those who …
Court filings offer new details in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case. Here's what to know
A flurry of court documents filed this week in the case of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in late 2022, …
Administrative costs for Idaho’s private school tax credit rise to $675,000
The funding request is more than double the $255,800 called for in the bill that the Idaho Legislature approved and Gov. Brad Little signed
Court records reveal prosecutors allege Kohberger bought knife, sheath before Moscow homicides
Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with murder in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students, bought the same brand of knife that police suspect wa…
Kohberger defense files objection to text message evidence, says roommates were awake hours before calling 911
The defense team for the man accused in the murders of four University of Idaho students in November 2022 is arguing that text messages between the surviving r…
Idaho bill to allow dismissing unfounded abortion lawsuits against doctors heads for amendments
A bill that would outline a process for courts to dismiss unfounded abortion lawsuits brought against Idaho doctors is headed for amendments in the Idaho Senate.
Gov. Little signs bill that will reform the roles Idaho coroners have in death investigations
Bill is in response to watchdog report by Office of Performance of Evaluations that found inconsistencies in death investigations around the state
Idaho Tax Commission staffs up to handle school choice tax credit
State budget writers on Tuesday approved seven additional full-time staff for the Idaho Tax Commission to handle the extra work related to the newly passed school choice tax credit.
Idaho Legislature unanimously passes media shield law bill protecting journalists’ sources
Both chambers of the Idaho Legislature — on unanimous, bipartisan votes — passed a bill that would create a media shield law protecting sources who provide confidential information or documents to journalists.
Bill to ban SNAP coverage for candy, soda heads to Idaho Senate
Supporters see it as an important health step. Critics, including business industry, say definitions are unworkably broad.