A Streamlined Document Is the Goal Brian Almon, chairman of the District 14 Republican Party and a resident of Eagle, has submitted a formal proposal to reduce the Idaho Republican Party’s platform from its current length of roughly 20 pages to fewer than four — a shift he argues would make the document a more […]

Idaho’s State Board of Education is moving toward a new rule that would govern how families enrolled in virtual schools spend taxpayer-funded supplemental learning dollars, with a decision expected this summer ahead of the upcoming school year. Rule Takes Shape After Legislature Acts Legislation passed earlier this year directed the State Board to develop rules […]

Idaho has begun distributing federal rural healthcare dollars, posting its first three subgrant opportunities tied to the state’s share of a sweeping federal health investment that Congress authorized last year. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare unveiled two maternal and child health funding opportunities this week, alongside a separate $1.3 million grant aimed at […]

The Idaho Supreme Court is heading out of Boise this week, with scheduled hearings at two venues across the state — one on a university campus in eastern Idaho and another at a county courthouse facility in the Magic Valley. This Week’s Schedule Wednesday’s hearings will be held at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, beginning […]

Trial Opens Over Challenge to State’s Near-Total Abortion Prohibition A federal trial challenging the constitutionality of Idaho’s abortion ban is underway in Boise, with proceedings expected to conclude by June 12. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill is presiding over the case, which centers on whether the state’s near-total abortion prohibition violates the constitutional rights […]

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 […]