The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has named Andy Iverson its new chief deputy, effective immediately, filling a leadership role vacated by the retirement of a three-decade veteran of the department. A Career Built From the Ground Up Iverson’s path to the top administrative post spans more than 30 years with the office, beginning when he […]
Judge Signals Swift Decision on Injunction Request A federal judge heard arguments Friday over whether Idaho’s new transgender bathroom restriction law should be blocked before it takes effect, pressing both sides on how enforcement of the measure would function in practice. Chief U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford, presiding over the challenge in federal court, […]
Idaho District 21 Republicans Elect New Officers, Select Convention Delegates Legislative District 21 Republicans gathered in Meridian on Thursday to reorganize, electing a new slate of officers and choosing delegates to represent the district at the upcoming Idaho Republican Party Summer Convention. Tyler Ricks was elected chair of the district, with Curtis Egge serving as […]
Fraud Unit Recovered $900,000 in Federal Fiscal Year Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador met with Vice President JD Vance and federal officials Tuesday to request expanded access to Medicaid claims information, arguing that better data sharing would help his office pursue more fraud cases and recover additional funds. Labrador participated in a closed-door White House […]
Dual Recognition for Voter Education and Data Transparency Initiatives The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office has received two national Clearinghouse Awards from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, recognizing the state’s work in voter education and election data transparency. The awards, known as the “Clearies,” honor excellence and innovation in election administration nationwide. Idaho earned recognition […]
State Endowment Land Auction Draws Single Bidder The Idaho Department of Lands sold 160 acres of state endowment land near Driggs for $5 million at a public auction Friday in Garden City. The property, located in eastern Idaho’s Teton County with views of the Teton Range, sold to TR Lot Holdco LLC for the minimum […]
VA Healthcare and Benefits Receive Full Funding The U.S. House of Representatives approved a spending measure for military construction and veterans affairs programs on Friday, sending the legislation to the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support. Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson voted for the fiscal year 2027 appropriations package, which passed 400-15. The measure provides complete funding […]
Federal Appropriation Advances Advanced Research Capacity Idaho State University will receive over $2 million in federal funding for specialized research equipment focused on critical mineral recovery, following House Appropriations Committee approval of the fiscal year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations measure. The $2,069,000 appropriation for the Pocatello campus will fund advanced imaging, sequencing, and materials […]
Idaho Congressman Joins Federal Push to Redefine Title IX Protections Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson has signed on as a cosponsor of federal legislation that would link Title IX anti-discrimination protections to biological sex rather than gender identity, potentially affecting how schools nationwide handle athletics and facilities to remain eligible for federal education dollars. The Title […]
Court Identifies Legal Gap in Public Defense Coverage The Idaho Supreme Court ruled this week that a law passed during the 2025 legislative session could delay or even derail adoption and parental rights termination cases across the state, finding that some low-income parents may be left without court-appointed attorneys in certain proceedings. The ruling centers […]
Primary Election Set for May 19 Three candidates are competing for the District 2 seat on the Fremont County Commission in the upcoming primary election. Incumbent Mark Chandler faces challenges from Glade Mason and Josh Thomas, with the primary winner advancing to the November 3 general election. The Candidates Chandler, a fourth-generation resident of southeastern […]
Governor Reflects on Increases in School Funding and Educator Pay Idaho has increased education spending by 70 percent since 2019, with average teacher salaries rising nearly 22 percent since 2021, Governor Brad Little said in a statement marking Teacher Appreciation Week. The governor credited the funding increases with improving compensation for educators across the state. […]