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Idaho voters can help pick the state’s official gun in 2026 general election
Bill to cut Idaho's tax income by $253M advances to the House
What may be the biggest ongoing cut to Idaho income taxes has advanced to the House floor.
Idaho student test scores still haven’t overcome pandemic dips, but top national averages
Idaho students have demonstrated minimal academic growth in reading and math, according to the most recent results from a federal exam dubbed “The Nation’s Rep…
Idaho bills would create new state crimes for illegal immigration
Idaho legislators introduced two bills Wednesday that would make it a state crime to be in Idaho without legal immigration status.
Idaho LGBTQ+ community commemorates 10 years since 'Add the Words' hearing
Since 2015, the Idaho Legislature has implemented multiple laws targeting LGBTQ+ community
Idaho's House speaker introduces property tax-cutting bill
State government does not set or collect property tax revenue, Moyle underscored, but rising property values in the state have come with calls to help reduce the property tax burden.
Bill to add a judge in Kootenai County introduced
Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan in his annual State of the Judiciary address called for more judges to address a growing population and other challenges in rural districts.
Idaho lawmaker proposes increases in grocery tax credit
The bill would increase the grocery tax credit from $120 per person to $155 per person.
Mask mandate ban heads to Idaho House
A bill that would ban government entities from implementing mask mandates has been sent to the Idaho House.
Idaho House asks Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage decision
Members voted 46-24 to approve House Joint Memorial 1, which if approved by the Senate, would send a letter to the nation’s high court asking it to “restore the natural definition of marriage, a union of one man an…
Largest earthquake in nearly a year shakes up Idaho on Monday
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude-4.2 quake at 9:32 a.m., originating in Custer County, according to the agency’s website. The reported epicenter was located 16 miles west-northwest of Clayton.
After much debate, bill to prohibit DEI policies at Idaho colleges moves forward
Sen. Ben Toews, R-Coeur d’Alene, presented the proposed legislation, which was a slightly altered version of a draft he presented on Jan. 9.
Executive order to pause refugee resettlement in Idaho
An executive order issued on Monday by President Donald Trump will suspend the arrival of refugees into the U.S. for at least 90 days.
Idaho bill would end Medicaid expansion
Idaho lawmakers are trying again to repeal Medicaid expansion, which would revoke health coverage for around 90,000 Idahoans.
Idaho House freshmen and veteran Republicans divided on pay raises
There was a clear divide between some new lawmakers and veteran legislators during the 30 minutes of debate Thursday before the House voted overwhelmingly to a…
Idaho House speaker proposes income tax cut, hints at future sales and property tax cuts
Idaho lawmakers will consider significantly reducing income taxes this year, resulting in an anticipated $253 million reduction in revenue.