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Idaho voters can help pick the state’s official gun in 2026 general election
Idaho budget writers approve Medicaid budget, including expected savings from Medicaid reform bill
The state budget writers have passed the largest budget this year, with members narrowly advancing Medicaid appropriations on Monday.
Idaho Senate approves property tax relief bill, bringing tax cuts to $400 million this year
The Idaho Senate on Monday approved a bill that puts $100 million toward lowering property tax bills. The bill heads to the governor and will bring the total of tax relief bills passed this session to more than $40…
Little issues disaster declaration: Flooding fears rise in Kootenai County
Little said the combination of damaged infrastructure and rising runoff creates a dangerous scenario.
Idaho Legislature’s budget committee sets Medicaid budget close to governor’s requests
Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee swiftly sets supplemental and enhancement budgets for Idaho Medicaid
Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk
Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply farmers with…
Idaho Legislature’s budget committee approves funding for wildfires, bonuses for firefighters
State legislators did not provide full funding to fight wildfires recommended by Gov. Brad Little, land board
Bryan Kohberger defense looks to Daybell ruling in Idaho in push against death penalty
Bryan Kohberger’s defense team is employing a legal argument used successfully in another high-profile Idaho murder case in another attempt to take capital pun…
Funding for foster care ombudsmen sparks confusion among Idaho legislators
The fate of the recently established foster care ombudsman office is unclear amid somewhat conflicting budget decisions, unclear budget committee rules, and a proposed policy bill that was rejected over confusion.
How much do you need to make to be middle class in Idaho? New study reveals the range
Idaho’s median household income is right around $75,000, while Boise’s is a little higher at $81,308, according to the Census Bureau’s latest five-year rolling…
Idaho bill allowing foster youth to stay in the system until they're 23 approved by Senate
The Idaho Senate on Thursday passed a bill to allow eligible foster youth to stay in the system until age 23.
Bill seeking to pull 10 seats from Western medical education consortium passes Idaho House
A bill to reduce at least 10 seats from Idaho’s partnership with the University of Washington medical school and other Western states advanced out of the House Thursday.
Lauren Necochea reelected as Idaho Democratic Party’s chairwoman
Idaho Democratic Party chairwoman Lauren Necochea will retain her leadership role after the party’s state central committee reelected her to the position on Ma…
Idaho becomes the only state with firing squad as main execution method
Idaho will become the only state to fatally shoot death row inmates as its main execution method. Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday morning signed into la…
Man dies after falling from chairlift at Montana ski resort
A 37-year-old man died after falling from a chairlift that was having a mechanical problem at a Montana ski area, according to local authorities and a spokespe…
Prosecutors say Kohberger's defense will argue evidence was planted in Idaho student murders case
Many of the court documents detailing both sides' plans for expert witnesses have been sealed, so it's not currently possible to compare Thompson's characteriz…