Gov. Brad Little signs first bill of 2025 session into law
Gov. Little signed House Bill 3 after being approved by the Idaho House of Representatives and the Idaho Senate.
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Bill would give Idaho governor veto power over voter-approved ballot initiatives
Governor’s veto "is a good protection for a misinformed electorate if they don’t get the information like we get to have," ...
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Idaho public defender’s proposed budget seeks increases to address defense in rural counties
The Office of the Idaho State Public Defender is seeking a significant budget increase in the next fiscal year because its ...
Federal funding freeze threatens Idaho organizations, judge issues temporary block
A last-minute judicial intervention temporarily halted the Trump Administration's freeze on federal loans and grants as ...
Gov. Little signs new act to enhance state permitting process
Idaho politicians gathered on Friday for the signing of a new executive order aimed at further streamlining the state ...
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Idaho Legislature introduces new property tax reduction bill
House Speaker Mike Moyle is sponsoring a new bill in the Idaho Legislature that seeks to reduce property taxes. On Monday, ...
Gov. Little unveils $100M plan for wildfire prevention, firefighting efforts
The $100 million proposal aims to provide funding for fire prevention and suppression, including early detection technology and enhanced aviation programs.
‘Excitement and hope?’ Hardly. Life in Idaho is getting smaller, meaner and darker | Opinion
What good comes from demonizing people who happen not to read, think or express their love as he would like, and really only ...
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‘Laws cannot erase us’: Idaho LGBTQ+ community commemorates 10 years since Add the Words hearing
Hundreds of members of Idaho’s LGBTQ+ community held a gathering inside the Idaho State Capitol on Tuesday commemorating the ...
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Idaho Governor declares Jan. 20-26 Community Risk Reduction Week for safety efforts
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a proclamation on Thursday declaring Jan. 20- 26 as community risk reduction week.Fire ...
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After destructive wildfire season, Idaho leaders say the state is actively preparing for the future
As wildfires spread across homes in Southern California, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said the state of Idaho is working to prevent ...
Latest Idaho tax cut proposal to provide homeowners relief, boost public school funding
In 2023, when Idaho was riding on a $1.4 billion budget surplus, lawmakers approved a bill to create a fund to issue property ...