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Legislature
More than 350 new statutes passed by the Idaho Legislature during its 2026 session took effect July 1, touching everything from criminal justice and child welfare to civic…
By Idaho Politics Staff · August 29, 2026
350 Idaho Laws Take Effect July 1, Including Drone Restrictions and Jury Duty Changes
Congress
Idaho sends nearly 40 percent of its total foreign exports to Canada, making the U.S.-Canada trade dispute that took effect August 22 a more immediate economic concern for…
By Idaho Politics Staff · August 29, 2026
Elections
Idaho is one of six states with statewide candidate filing deadlines falling within the next two weeks, as the 2026 election cycle moves through a critical window for…
By Idaho Politics Staff · August 29, 2026
Legislature
The Idaho Behavioral Health Council has formally recommended that state leaders concentrate opioid settlement money on eight counties identified as facing the greatest threat from opioid use disorder,…
By Idaho Politics Staff · August 29, 2026
Idaho Panel Pinpoints Eight Counties for Opioid Settlement Dollars, Cites Research on Who Faces Greatest Risk