National Parks Struggling With Maintenance Would Get Boost Under Biden Budget Request

Administration's requests would pay for improvements at the nation's most visited parks, including Yellowstone.

McGeachin's Office Refuses To Release Public Comments On ‘Indoctrination' Task Force

“Not only are they requesting the comments, but they are also demanding the names and email addresses of those who made the comments.”

House Speaker Bedke Announces Run For Lieutenant Governor In 2022

Bedke will run in the May 2022 Republican primary. Rep. Priscilla Giddings and former Rep. Luke Malek have also announced they will run.

Task Force Members Vow To Root Out, Protect Students From Indoctrination In Idaho Schools

McGeachin created the task force in the wake of the Legislature’s debate over critical race theory, holding up education budgets.

Senate GOP Filibuster Blocks Bipartisan Commission To Probe U.S. Capitol Attack

Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo voted against the measure, while Sen. Jim Risch did not vote

McGeachin's Order Was Likely Unconstitutional, Idaho Attorney General's Opinion Says

Little on Friday repealed her order, calling it “an irresponsible, self-serving political stunt” that violated the rule of law.

Despite Federal Moratorium, Eviction Rates Returning To Pre-Pandemic Levels

Americans who rent are struggling while facing imminent risk of being evicted.

Idaho Legislator Priscilla Giddings Makes Bid For Lieutenant Governor

Giddings has come under fire for posting the identity of the woman who accused a former legislator of rape.

Best Or Worst Legislative Session In Idaho History? That Depends On Whom You Ask.

Democrats, meanwhile, said the session was dominated by a power grab from Republicans, disinformation campaigns and hurtful policymaking.

Analysis: A Stalemate Session, With Few Clear Victors

Wednesday, Day 122, beautifully summed up a legislative session of discord, distrust and dysfunction.

Left On The Table: Millions From Federal Relief Bill Went Untouched By Idaho Legislature

It's hard to keep track of the various bills appropriating millions of dollars under consideration at the Idaho Legislature this session.

Idaho Overpaid Road Builders Millions For Shoddy Work. State Says It Won't Happen Anymore.

The payments and bonuses may have amounted to $4.3M in a single year.

State Board Of Education Makes Tuition Freeze Official

Boise State opted to freeze nonresident and graduate fees, in the interest of keeping students on campus.

Idaho Pardons Commission Delays Execution Of Death Row Inmate After Petition For Clemency

Federal Defender Services of Idaho note that Pizzuto is terminally ill, suffering from late-stage bladder cancer, and is in hospice care.

They Are Terminally Ill. States Want To Execute Them Anyway.

“I don't understand trying to kill somebody who is already dying,” says the sister of Idaho death-row prisoner Gerald Pizzuto.

Following Protests, Idaho Legislature's Finance Committee Will Again Consider Child Care Funds

“Each of the above programs has a time limit associated with claiming and expending the funds,” Adams said in the memo.

House Passes Higher Ed, Teacher Salaries Budgets

The higher ed budget still needs to pass the Senate, but Monday’s House vote was critical.

Teacher Salary Budget, Transportation Bill Pass Idaho Legislature On 113th Day

Idaho legislators may attempt to adjourn the session Tuesday.

Idaho House Will Soon Consider Approving Child Care Grants

Vote on $96 million in total funding could come as soon as this afternoon

‘Our Economy Won't Recover Without Child Care.' Boise-Area Child Care Providers To Protest Legislature's Inaction

Childcare centers in Treasure Valley will be closed Monday to call attention to $34 million in funding that the legislature hasn't approved.

AG's Review Finds Bill Designed To Prevent Government Shutdown Could Be Close Call Constitutionally

If HB 376 is found unconstitutional, about 200 bills that have already passed this session, including budget bills, would not take effect.

Idaho Bill That Would Double Electric Vehicle Fees Unlikely To Move Forward This Session

Idaho Power has set a goal of providing 100% clean energy to its customers by 2045, in part by investing in wind and solar.

Idaho One Of 16 States With No Tax Policy Review Process, Report Shows

Working group to study if Idaho Legislature should adopt formal review rules

Idaho Senate Fails To Override Gov. Little's Veto By One Vote

Senate Bill 1136, is one of two “just plain irresponsible” bills that Little said he would veto on Friday.

Idaho Child Care Providers Say Grant Dollars Are Key To Survival

“I started losing my good staff because they’re going to Amazon, and I cannot compete with that.”

Idaho Legislature Works A Short Day Despite Budget Impasse

The Senate worked for almost an hour and a half and then adjourned shortly before noon.

Haaland Asks For Federal Funding For Interior To Fight Climate Change, Aid Native Americans

“This nation has the opportunity of a lifetime to strengthen our country, fight climate change and improve our way of life," Haaland said.

New Bill Would Allow Idaho Legislature To Take An Extended Recess

The entire Idaho Legislature took an abrupt 17-day recess, for COVID-19 outbreak, that lasted until April 6, followed by a 4-day recess.

Idaho Senate Calls For A Second Recess, Waits For House To Finish Business

Meanwhile the House passed a bill that would prohibit government mask mandates.

Analysis: Little And Ybarra Duck And Dodge Raging Social Justice Debate

It’s the most bitter education debate since the 2012 campaign that overturned former state superintendent Luna’s Propositions 1, 2 and 3.

Legislator Introduces Bill To Hike Electric Vehicle Fees

Rep. Ilana Rubel, D-Boise, asked Palmer why it was necessary to increase the amount.

Lt. Gov. McGeachin, State Lawmakers Continue Steady March To The Right

It has been a nice session for Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin as far as raising her political profile and conservatives in general.

Idaho Legislature Approves Changes To Initiative Signature Gathering Requirements

The bill would require signatures from 6% of voters in each of the state's 35 legislative districts.

Quest For D.C. Statehood Finds New Friends And Foes: Other States

At least 13 states have introduced resolutions this year signaling a position on D.C. statehood

Biden Administration To Suggest Model ‘Red Flag' Gun Laws For States

DOJ will also be releasing an annual report on firearm trafficking — the last report was done in 2000.

Supreme Court Will Maintain COVID-19 Precautions To Keep Courts Open

Every decision we make on this topic requires us to balance the interests of all concerned.

Idaho House Kills $200M Welfare Budget On First Day Back

“Now is the time to push back, to lay claim to our sovereignty as a state and the sovereignty of every citizen,” he said.

Idaho's Resistance To Fund Full-Day Kindergarten Goes Back Decades

The ABC television sitcom Ozzie and Harriet went off the air in 1966, but the portrayal of the Nelson family remains a pervasive myth.

Idaho Gets A "B" For Its State Finances

Idaho has a Taxpayer Surplus of $2,600

Idaho Gets A "B" For Its State Finances

Idaho finances are better than average