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Idaho DEQ Opens Public Comment Period on $6,100 Construction Site Penalty Settlement in Fruitland

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is inviting public input on a proposed settlement with Apex Land Group, LLC, stemming from alleged permit violations at a construction site in Fruitland, a small Payette County community near the Oregon border. What Happened DEQ alleges that Apex Land Group failed to comply with requirements of the Idaho […]

By Idaho Politics Staff · July 17, 2026
Legislature

Idaho’s Parental Choice Tax Credit Hits $50 Million Cap, Closes Early

The Idaho State Tax Commission has shut down the application window for the state’s Parental Choice Tax Credit Program after it exhausted its annual funding cap of nearly $50 million — well ahead of the statutory August 15 deadline. Program Draws More Demand Than Anticipated The application period officially ended March 15, but the Tax […]

By Idaho Politics Staff · July 17, 2026
Legislature

Idaho Closes Fiscal Year 2026 With $172 Million Revenue Surplus, Keeps AAA Bond Rating

Idaho wrapped up Fiscal Year 2026 on July 17 in a solid financial position, with General Fund revenues coming in well above projections and the state’s top-tier credit rating confirmed for another year. Final General Fund collections beat the Department of Financial Management’s revised forecast by roughly $171.9 million and exceeded the Legislature’s own forecast […]

By Idaho Politics Staff · July 17, 2026
Legislature

Idaho AG Labrador Warns Renters of Fraudulent Listings Targeting High-Growth Housing Markets

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador on Tuesday issued a consumer alert urging residents — particularly those relocating from out of state — to guard against rental and property scams that have become increasingly common as the state’s housing market tightens. Scammers Exploit Competitive Housing Conditions The July 15 warning from Labrador’s office described a pattern […]

By Idaho Politics Staff · July 16, 2026