FEMA Approves Disaster Relief Access for Idaho Communities Affected by December Wind Storms Federal Relief Now Available Following December Wind Events The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved access to disaster relief support for Idaho residents and communities impacted by severe wind storms that struck the state in December, according to reporting from the Idaho […]

Idaho Gov. Brad Little Signs Anti-Union Education Bill as May Primary Approaches Little Signs HB 516, Acknowledging Bill’s Flaws Before Putting Pen to Paper Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 516 into law Friday, closing out the final remaining actions from the 2026 legislative session and triggering immediate debate over whether the decision was […]

Idaho Sample Ballots Now Available Online Ahead of May 19 Primary Election Idaho Voters Can Access Personalized Ballots at VoteIdaho.gov Idaho voters can now view their personalized sample ballots online in advance of the state’s May 19 primary election, the Secretary of State’s office announced Monday. The ballots are accessible through VoteIdaho.gov and display all […]

As Tax Day 2026 Approaches, Idaho’s Budget Cushion Shrinks to Less Than 1% of General Fund Idaho’s Fiscal Margin Narrows Ahead of Critical Collection Month With Tax Day 2026 approaching, Idaho’s state budget is carrying a projected surplus of $36.9 million — a figure that has dropped significantly since the legislature adjourned earlier this month […]

Idaho’s 2026 legislative session wrapped up last week after 81 days — eight days shorter than the previous year’s session — but the compressed timeline did little to reduce the intensity of debate over budget cuts, education policy, and tax conformity with federal law. A Session Defined by Revenue Shortfalls The session opened and closed […]

An eastern Idaho crop advisor has launched a web application designed to help farmers in the region monitor their groundwater usage and meet reporting requirements under a statewide water mitigation agreement, as the area enters a second consecutive dry year with water supplies already stretched thin. A Tool Born From Drought McKay Anderson, a crop […]

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a proclamation Wednesday promoting free speech in Idaho’s public schools and announced a partnership with Turning Point USA aimed at expanding the organization’s “Club America” chapters to high schools across the state. The announcement drew both praise from state education officials and criticism from a local youth advocacy group that […]

Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued five vetoes Wednesday, April 9, targeting legislation ranging from day care staffing regulations to the state’s budget stabilization fund, according to reporting by the Idaho Statesman. The vetoes came after the Republican-dominated Idaho Legislature adjourned last week, leaving lawmakers with a narrow window to respond. Background Under Idaho law, the […]

Idaho’s Parental Choice Tax Credit has attracted 6,069 applications representing 13,568 students, according to program data — a level of demand that advocates say already exceeds the program’s current funding capacity and is prompting calls for the Idaho Legislature to expand the credit. Background on the Program The Parental Choice Tax Credit was established to […]

Idaho Enacts Parental Consent Requirement for Youth Social Media Accounts Idaho lawmakers passed legislation during the 2026 legislative session that would require social media companies to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent before allowing anyone under 16 to maintain an account in the state. House Bill 542, sponsored in part by Rep. Jaron Crane, […]

Idaho Governor Holds Decision on Teacher Union Funding Measure A bill that would bar Idaho public school districts from using taxpayer resources to support certain teacher union activities is awaiting action from Governor Brad Little, placing the fate of the legislation in the governor’s hands after it cleared the Idaho Legislature. House Bill 516 would […]

Idaho lawmakers adjourned the 2026 regular legislative session sine die, ending months of debate over tax cuts, Medicaid reductions, and social policy — with partisan disagreements over the outcomes remaining sharp heading into the post-session period. Session Ends Amid Budget Pressures The legislature entered the 2026 session facing a projected budget shortfall, which shaped much […]