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Idaho voters can help pick the state’s official gun in 2026 general election
Bill to limit which types of flags can be flown on government properties advances
The committee voted to advance the bill to the floor with a recommendation that it pass. The committee’s two Democrats, Rep. Todd Achilles, D-Boise, and a substitute for Rep. Brooke Green, D-Boise, voted against th…
New Idaho bill targets funding of teachers unions
A bill that would restrict the funding of teachers unions has been advanced to the Idaho House.
Idaho House immigration bill advances
The Idaho House on Monday passed a Texas-style immigration bill that would allow local law enforcement and judges to get more involved in immigration enforcement.
School choice bill passes Idaho House
After more than two hours of debate, the Idaho House on Friday voted to send a $50 million "parental choice tax credit" bill to the Senate.
Idaho bill seeks to codify punishments for riots
A bill that would add punishments for riots to existing Idaho code has been introduced to the Idaho Legislature.
Proposed bill would eliminate rape, incest exemptions from Idaho abortion ban
The Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday heard a bill that would eliminate exemptions for rape and incest in Idaho’s abortion ban, and allow homicide and battery charges for the death or damage of a fetus or…
Parked Delta plane apparently struck by Japan Airlines plane that was taxiing at Seattle airport
A Japan Airlines plane that was taxiing on the tarmac of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport apparently struck the tail of a parked Delta aircraft on Wednesda…
Medicaid expansion bill would cap enrollment numbers
Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, presented the bill, which he said is meant to provide “safeguards to the Medicaid program, ensuring its sustainability.”
Idaho bill would reclassify abortion pills as controlled substances
“Moving these drugs to Schedule IV means they get reported into the prescription drug monitoring program, so there’s more oversight to ensure they aren’t being abused by patients, prescribers or pharmacies,” Redman…
Publishers, authors, Idaho library district sue state officials over ‘harmful’ books law
A cadre of book publishing giants joined an Idaho library district, Meridian librarian, authors and students to sue Idaho officials over a 2024 law that allows…
200-mile sled dog race canceled midrace due to avalance risk
Officials originally planned to reevaluate trail conditions and decide if they should proceed following the 12-hour hold, but at 7:25 a.m. MST this morning Idaho Sled Dog Challenge race officials announced it is ca…
Bill to limit absentee ballots introduced in Idaho House committee
More than 173,000 Idahoans used absentee ballots to vote during 2024 general election
Supreme Court case shakes Idaho ski areas by overturning decades of liability precedent
The court is set to hear arguments in February on possibly reconsidering its unanimous ruling. But if the decision stands, it could have huge implications for …
Coeur d'Alene legislator proposes changes to SNAP
Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, proposed two bills aimed at the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP; one would require the state heal…
Medicaid expansion advocates gather at Idaho Capitol
Advocates for Medicaid expansion gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday to call on lawmakers to protect the program amid proposals to eliminate it.