Biden's Public Lands Pick Nears Crucial Vote In Growing Senate Confirmation Fight

Her supporters remain optimistic, but Tracy Stone-Manning will likely face tough questions from Republicans.

Idaho Governor Issues Emergency Declaration For Wildfire Season

Gov. Brad Little mobilized Idaho National Guard firefighters and aircraft to assist

Bedke: ‘We're Going To Be Deliberate' On Lt. Gov.'S Request To Look At Vaccine Rules

‘This is, after all, why the House decided to recess,' Janice McGeachin wrote in a letter to Speaker Bedke.

Analysis: How Critical Race Theory Turned Into A Political ‘Bogeyman'

The running joke was that Idaho educators were scrambling to Google to figure out what “critical race theory” is.

‘We All Have To Do Better': White House Urges Locals To Boost Eviction Diversion Programs

The U.S. Supreme Court declined in a 5-to-4 vote Tuesday to end the moratorium.

Idaho Begins New Fiscal Year Eyeing Record $800 Million-Plus Budget Surplus

New laws, including one providing relief for long lines at the DMV, take effect across the state today

GOP Furor Over ‘Critical Race Theory' Hits College Campuses

Much of the “critical race theory” uproar to date has centered on teaching in K-12 schools.

Conservative Speakers And Candidates Dominate Second Education Task Force Meeting

Lt. Gov. McGeachin said the panel has not taken public comment because it does not have recommendations to consider.

Biden And Bipartisan Senators Clinch A Deal On $1.2T Infrastructure Plan

An outline of the new bipartisan agreement released by the White House says it would spend $1.2 trillion over eight years.

Ada Commissioners Won't Keep Dr. Epperly, Who Favored COVID Measures, On Health Board

“After 15 years of service to Central District Health, I was sent an e-mail saying ‘Thank You For Your Service.’"

Simpson's Salmon Plan: Once In A Generation Opportunity Or No Path Forward?

Stakeholder groups weigh in on Rep. Mike Simpson's salmon recovery plan. “It will be no easy task, and on a very tight timeline."

Biden Public Lands Nominee Opposed By GOP Over Link To 1989 Tree-Spiking In Idaho

“I’m sure everyone in this room regrets things they’ve done in their early 20s, but we all accumulate lessons,” Stone-Manning said.

Mike Mansfield, The Saturday Night Massacre And Rubber Chicken In Idaho

Mansfield’s approach to a presidential and Constitutional crisis in the 1970’s was among his finest moments.

Ammon Bundy Announces Republican Run For Idaho Governor

Idaho Republican Party chairman Tom Luna blasted Bundy in an earlier statement for his ‘antics and chaotic political theater.'

Idaho Gov. Offers Paid Time Off For COVID Vaccine, Calls On Businesses To Follow Suit

COVID-19 vaccine is best tool to protect jobs, strengthen workforce and save lives, Little says

Reclaim Idaho Can Now Gather Signatures For A K-12 Initiative. But There's A Catch.

The requires organizers to gather signatures from 6% of voters in all 35 legislative districts, up from the previous requirement of 18.

Extremism Expert: Idaho Critical Race Theory Debate Is ‘Cynical' Effort To Rally Voters

Trump’s administration called the theory “divisive anti-American propaganda” and Trump encouraged states to ban it.

Idaho Doesn't Review Its Tax Exemptions. Billions Go Uncollected Annually, Report Says.

Several tax exemptions have significantly underestimated values because they've been on the books so long.

Costs For The Past 1.5 Months Of Longest Legislative Session In Idaho History Exceed $500,000

The previously longest session in state history ran for 118 days in 2003.

Idaho Children Are Sent Out Of State For Care. Idaho Youth Ranch Is Bringing Them Home.

Opening a residential program now “gets us back to our heart and soul,” CEO Scott Curtis said.

‘Brad, I've Got An Executive Order Here.' Little Talks Mask Mandates, Gubernatorial Authority

“We did some work Thursday night on the pros and cons of issuing a new EO (executive order) and a statement,” Little said.

‘Enough Is Enough.' Why Far-Right, Anti-Education Policies Don't Represent The Republican Party.

They were voted into office because of our own complacency of either not voting or not taking the time to learn who they were.

Pandemic Fallout: Idaho Health Department Responds To Need For Depression, Anxiety Resources

Federal funds will help with temporary staffing, gearing up for new suicide prevention hotline.

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.