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State News

What's happening in Idaho? For information and details regarding Idaho news, see our articles below.

Updated 5 days, 15 hours ago

Christian lobbying group pushes for Bible reading in public schools

The Idaho Family Policy Center is circulating a petition advocating for Bibles in public schools

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Officials finish buried nuclear waste cleanup at Idaho site

The landfill sits above the Lake Erie-sized Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Health care provider sues over Idaho's strict abortion ban

Abortion providers in Texas have also challenged that state's ban

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Idaho gov vetoes bill banning business vaccine requirements

Last year, Montana became the first state in the nation to ban most businesses from requiring vaccines as a condition of employment

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Idaho House and Senate vote to adjourn until Thursday

The cuts involved $3.5 million in federal virus relief money as well as $307,000 in state funding for e-books

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Idaho governor OKs new law to boost execution drug secrecy

The legislation drew passionate debate from Republican and Democratic opponents

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Idaho House OKs study of 'harmful' material in libraries

The House voted 57-7 to approve the resolution to create the group comprised of House members

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Idaho governor OKs wildland firefighter hazard pay raises

The law takes effect immediately

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Idaho governor signs abortion ban modeled on Texas law

The law in the conservative state is scheduled to take effect 30 days after the signing, but court challenges are expected

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Little ranks No. 5 among governors nationwide

Annual report focuses on success with economy

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Senate OKs Idaho higher education budget of $643M

Backers of this year’s budget said the schools were responsive to the Legislature’s concerns

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Bill banning ballot drop boxes is dead in Idaho Senate

Backers of the bill said drop boxes are susceptible to theft and arson

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Idaho lieutenant governor lays out plans if elected governor

includes banning vaccine and mask mandates, protecting 2nd Amendment rights and reducing Idaho’s dependence on federal money

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Idaho House approves bill to prevent vaccine discrimination

The measure has exemptions involving federal law

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
Bundy gets probation, no jail, in 2nd trespassing conviction

The verdict marked Bundy's second conviction for trespassing at the Statehouse in less than a year

Updated 2 years, 8 months ago
House OKs Idaho higher education budget of $643M

Republican Rep. Ron Nate wanted cuts this year as well