Idaho Democrats picked David Roth to challenge Sen. Jim Risch and nominated Kaylee Peterson and Ellie Gilbreath for the two U.S. House seats, setting the general election matchups against an entrenched all-Republican federal delegation.
By Idaho Politics Staff · May 19, 2026
Idaho Congressman Fulcher Votes for House Veterans and Military Construction Spending Bill U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) voted Thursday in favor of a fiscal year 2027 spending measure covering veterans’ programs and military construction, becoming the first appropriations bill to clear the House for the upcoming budget year. What the Bill Does The legislation, known […]
By Idaho Politics Staff · May 16, 2026
Idaho Sen. Crapo Advances Affordable Housing Legislation, Veterans Overdose Bill, and Second Amendment Measures Housing Policy Takes Center Stage Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo is highlighting a trio of legislative priorities — affordable housing, veterans’ opioid overdoses, and Second Amendment protections — as part of his ongoing work in the U.S. Senate. On the housing front, […]
By Idaho Politics Staff · May 5, 2026