Idaho Politics

A bill to criminalize violations of Idaho’s bathroom law is headed to the Senate.

The House-passed bill would make it a misdemeanor to use a…

The Idaho House has approved a controversial memorial calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges,…

For much of the session, legislators have been haggling over how to have a say over the way Idaho spends $930 million in rural health grants.

A new…

A bill that would recognize professional experience outside the classroom on the career ladder is heading to the full House. 

Currently,…

After an hour of debate — a wide-ranging airing of fiscal issues — the House Friday easily passed an immediate spending cut.

The 2026 Idaho…

“This settlement is a massive win for all north Idaho families, businesses, and communities who depend on reliable water,” said Attorney General…

The House Education Committee deadlocked Wednesday on a bill punishing student walkouts, effectively killing it for this legislative…

Betty Grandy may only be nine years old, but she worked the room like a seasoned lobbyist Wednesday morning and secured a unanimous “yes” from state…

The House State Affairs Committee introduced a replacement bill that would update the state’s “harmful materials” library law. 

The previous…

For the second consecutive year, House Republicans passed a bill that would prohibit school districts from deducting union dues from payroll systems…

“Idaho students should feel safe in Idaho schools, and nowhere more than in the most private spaces like restrooms and locker rooms,” said Caleb…

It’s filing week in Idaho.

Candidates are officially declaring for 105 seats in the Idaho Legislature and seven statewide…

A Republican lawmaker is criticizing Idaho’s top budget writers after they claimed on television that 26 states are in a recession — a figure…

Gov. Brad Little said he’s concerned about the proposed budget cuts coursing through the Statehouse — but also said he has limited options at…

The House Education Committee Wednesday introduced a bill that would direct the state to publicize data on the immigration status of students…

The Legislature’s budget committee Friday endorsed $46.3 million of additional spending cuts for the next two years, which could come largely from…

The Idaho House of Representatives approved legislation Thursday that would strip 13 cities of their ability to enforce local anti-discrimination…

Another round of budget cuts would force immediate staff cuts and furloughs across Idaho campuses, college and university officials said Friday.

The…

State agency budget cuts could deepen to 5% for the current fiscal year and next fiscal year.

Leaders of the Legislature’s Joint…

On the anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, Idaho Democratic legislators marked the date with a call to restore abortion access,…

The 2026 Idaho legislative session kicks off today, starting with Governor Brad Little’s State of the State address, outlining his initiatives and…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A week after the U.S. military successfully ousted Nicolás Maduro, Congressman Russ Fulcher had high praise for the…

SALMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Lemhi County election clerks will conduct a recount in a race where only one vote separated the winner. According to the…

A lengthy career in Idaho politics is coming to an early close. Long-time Twin Falls Republican lawmaker Lance Clow announced Thursday that he will…

Attorney General Raúl Labrador applauded the decision, hailing it as a significant legal victory for the state.

“Idaho’s pro-life laws protect both…

Roughly three-quarters of American cities hold non-partisan city council and mayoral elections, or, where candidates do not provide a political party…