Library materials bill revived by the Idaho House of Representatives
Libraries could soon face legal issues if a new Idaho bill is…
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Rangeland Improvement Act moves to Idaho Senate floor
Farmers and ranchers in eastern Idaho may soon get more authority to improve…
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New bill may bring back the presidential primary election in Idaho
Idaho lawmakers are making a new push to bring a presidential primary back to the Gem…
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“School facilities funding bill” nears finish line in 2024 legislature
Idaho House Bill 521 is headed toward the Senate Floor soon. If it passes and is signed into law, it will provide Idaho schools with a billion…
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New Idaho House bill lets funeral homes dispose of unclaimed human remains
“We wait a whole year after the person has passed and then…we spread [the cremated…
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Idaho House passes resolution asking State Ed Board to reconsider University of Phoenix purchase
The Idaho House passed a concurrent resolution asking the State Board of Education to reconsider the purchase of The University of Phoenix for $685…
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Trump wins Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus
The Idaho Republican Party announces that President Donald J. Trump has won the Idaho Republican Presidential…
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Idaho GOP caucus requires planning from local party leaders
Idaho Republican voters will gather throughout the state on Saturday. They’re choosing which Presidential candidate they want to see on the ballot in…
Continue Reading What you need to know about Idaho’s Republican Caucus on Saturday, March 2
Idaho Republican voters will gather throughout the state on Saturday to choose the Presidential candidate they want to see on the ballot in…
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Upgraded Vote Idaho website launched
“The new version of the website reflects our commitment to transparency and accessibility and will serve as a valuable resource for voters,…
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Cancelled execution has Idaho lawmaker considering changes to firing squad law
The canceled execution has one lawmaker reconsidering how firing squads should be used in…
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House passes bill criminalizing pornographic AI images of people
A bill criminalizing sexually explicit Artificial Intelligence images of real people is now heading to the Idaho…
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Lawmakers fighting for suppressors to be regulated like guns
Gun owners in Idaho are one step closer to having easier access to protect their ear…
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Gov. Little signs bill to support public charter schools
Governor Brad Little signed the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act…
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Fentanyl drug traffickers now required to serve mandatory minimum sentence, Gov. Little signs HB406 into law
Mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl charges in Idaho have now become law.…
Continue Reading Idaho legislators accused of preventing testimony on controversial bill
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – An Idaho political group is accusing legislators of shutting down public comment on a controversial bill. House Bill 447 would…
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Fentanyl traffickers could soon face mandatory minimum sentences in Idaho as House Bill 406 sits on Governor’s desk
Despite public scrutiny and concern, House Bill 406 has reached Brad Little’s…
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“The state GOP doesn’t have clean hands in this” says Dan Cravens – Bingham County Republicans react to court ruling
The legal back and forth between the Bingham County Republican Central Committee and the Idaho GOP is costing thousands of dollars, and costs could…
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Tibbitts resigns from Ammon City Council, mayor seeks replacement
The City of Ammon is looking to fill an empty seat on the city…
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Preparing for Idaho GOP Caucus on March 2
Idaho is just more than three weeks away from its Republican Presidential Caucus when registered GOP voters will gather at 210 locations across the…
Continue Reading Idaho House passes sex crimes bill
The Idaho House passed a bill Tuesday which would make certain sex crimes against children punishable by…
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CEI president speaks about growth
Growth is happening for community colleges across the country, and it is no different for eastern…
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IEA voices concern over legislation allowing guns in schools
The Idaho Education Association is calling on the Idaho Senate to reject a House-passed bill that allows teachers and staff with an enhanced…
Continue Reading Bill to arm some teachers passes House
A bill that would allow concealed carry for Idaho public school teachers passed the house…
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Scott Cleveland challenges Rep. Mike Simpson in Republican primary
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has a challenger in this year’s primary election. Scott Cleveland is running to represent Idaho’s 2nd congressional…
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ITD works to reduce plastics in soil
When you think of where to reduce plastic waste, the Idaho Transportation Department may not be the place that comes to…
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House bill to limit unfair chase in hunting
A law working through the Idaho Legislature is hoping to stop some people from getting an edge over others when it comes to…
Continue Reading Idaho House members delay bills to arm school teachers
House Representatives have put on hold a bill that would give school teachers a right to carry guns while at…
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Appeals court upholds injunction blocking Idaho law banning transgender care for minors
An Idaho State ban on gender affirming care for transgender minors is being blocked once again from going into…
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First legislative town hall set Feb. 3
The 2024 Idaho Legislative Session is well underway in Boise, and with big decisions that will impact all of us, it’s important to make sure your…
Continue Reading Bill to allow teachers to conceal carry goes to Idaho House
A bill to arm school staff will go to the Idaho House for a…
Continue Reading Fentanyl traffickers bill passes House committee despite concerns
In the Idaho legislature, a bill that would impose mandatory minimums on fentanyl traffickers made it out of committee…
Continue Reading Bill introduced to define gender in Idaho
Defining male and female is the goal of a potential bill discussed at the Idaho House…
Continue Reading House Committee holds back bill to change words “fetus” to “preborn child”
A bill to replace the words embryo and fetus with preborn child in Idaho law is on…
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Gov. Little talks 2024 Legislative Session
The Idaho legislature is in full swing at the Idaho…
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New Solicitor General for Idaho announced
The Idaho Office of Attorney General announced the appointment of Alan Hurst as the Solicitor General effective Jan. 22, 2023.…
Continue Reading Idaho librarians protest book bill
Idaho librarians are speaking out against a bill that would limit access to certain…
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Chief justice speaks to legislature
Technological advances in Idaho’s judicial system were highlighted in an address to the Idaho legislature…
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2024 State of the Judiciary Address set Wednesday
Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan will deliver his annual State of the Judiciary address to both chambers of the Idaho Legislature…
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Bill to keep library’s “harmful materials” out of children’s view passes House committee
A bill has passed a House committee to stop libraries from promoting, giving or allowing a book with harmful material to be made available for…
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Idaho caucuses are coming up – Do you know when your party meets?
A change is in the air for Idaho…
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Changes to Idaho code language proposed
Changes in terminology for words like fetus and still born could be coming to Idaho…
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Idaho governor sets school buildings, water infrastructure and transportation as top priorities
Governor Brad Little will deliver his 2024 State of the State and Budget Address in the Idaho House Chambers at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, Jan.…
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The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight…
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Lawmakers ask for new education grant
Education will be a hot topic in the upcoming Idaho Legislative…
Continue Reading League of Women Voters of Pocatello holding Legislative forum
The League of Women Voters of Pocatello (LWVP) is sponsoring “2024 Idaho Legislature Preview,” a virtual forum to be held Jan.…
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Judge allows lawsuit that challenges Idaho’s broad abortion ban to move forward
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press An Idaho judge on Friday denied a request by the state’s top legal chief to throw out a lawsuit seeking to…
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Idaho GOP responds to Trump’s removal from Colorado ballot
The Idaho Republican Party has released a statement on the Colorado Supreme Court decision to remove Donald J. Trump from the Presidential primary…
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Special Committee censures one lawmaker, issues guidance for others
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO (KIFI) – A local Republican “Special Investigative Committee made a decision on three lawmakers they say violated the Republican…
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Rep. Simpson applauds passage of NDAA
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the conference deal for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).…
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Rexburg forum discusses Open Primary Initiative, allows people to hear both sides of the arguments
The Rexburg area chamber of commerce hosted an open forum on the continuing debate on the Open Primary Initiative and Ranked Choice voting. The forum…
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Lawmakers hold Town Hall with voters, lingering questions remain
It was a packed town hall meeting in Idaho Falls…
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Party platform allegiance called into question by some Bonneville Republicans
Platform enforcement hearings were held Tuesday evening by Bonneville County’s Legislative District 32.…
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Runoff elections, special election in 3 Idaho counties
Following the Nov. 7 local elections across Idaho, three Idaho counties will conduct an election on Tuesday, Dec.…
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Election recount decides newest D91 school board trustee
The results for a contested Idaho Falls school board election are…
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Those in favor of Ranked Choice Voting speak out
Those in support of the system also are in support of open primaries. They argue both RCV and open primaries will empower the voters rather than…
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Bonneville Republican Party chairman speaks out against Ranked Choice voting
A new way of voting may be on its way to Idaho. The voting system is ranked choice voting…
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Ballot recount underway for District 91 trustee election won by one vote
A rare election victory by a single vote has a school board member asking for a…
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Judge makes ruling on District 91 levy
An Ada County judge has deemed a recent levy from Idaho Falls School District 91 is illegal.…
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Lawmakers remember Christopher Tapp’s work and legacy
Two eastern Idaho Legislators talk about how they helped create the Wrongful Conviction Act after Chris Tapp’s exoneration.…
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District 60 reacts to failed bond
Shelley Joint School District 60 is now trying to find other solutions to address the growth in their district after their proposed $67.8 million…
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Close school board race leads one candidate to call for recount
If you’re looking for a reason as to why every vote counts, take a look at the results for the Idaho Falls School District 91 School Board seat 4…
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Shelley School District $67.8 million bond fails
Voters living in the Shelley Joint School District 60 boundary decided the district will not get a new high…
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Pocatello City Council seats filled
Pocatello City Council seats 1, 2 and 3 are now…
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Larsen, Radford fill Idaho Falls City Council seats
Kirk Larsen and John Radford won the Idaho Falls City Council seats…
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Rexburg Mayor Merrill gets re-elected
Incumbent Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill was re-elected Tuesday.…
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PCSD 25 school bond fails to reach supermajority approval
55.92% voted in favor of the bond while 44.08% voted against the bond.…
Continue Reading Election polls are now closed
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane is encouraging Idahoans to vote on Election Day, Nov. 7. Voting is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.…
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D91 buildings can be used for political caucuses
Idaho Falls School District 91 announced after consultation with legal counsel, it will share its school buildings with political caucus…
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Power County election precinct change
Due to an issue at the Extension Office, voting for Power County Precinct 3 has been relocated to the William Thomas Middle School…
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Gov. Little appoints District Judge Cynthia Meyer to the Idaho Supreme Court
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of District Judge Cynthia Meyer to the Idaho Supreme Court…
Continue Reading Elections offices are getting ready for Nov. 7 elections
County Election Offices all across our region are preparing for election day. As city council and mayor races will be decided on November 7.…
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Roadblock to Republican caucus – this time in Bonneville County
The upcoming Idaho Republican presidential nominee caucus has run into a roadblock – at least in Idaho Falls.…
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Bingham County Republicans vs Idaho GOP: Timeline of events
The Bingham County Republican leaders have entered court appointed depositions as a judge will now decide the merits and outcome of the…
Continue Reading Early voting ends Friday for Nov. 7 election
Early voting for the Nov. 7 election in Idaho ends on Friday, Nov. 3. …
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Local lawmakers on upcoming caucus, 2024 legislative session
While lawmakers on the panel were in agreement that bringing back a presidential primary will be a topic at the 2024 legislative session, not all are…
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Election 2023 Voter’s Guide
Election day is November 7, 2023. Voters will decide city mayors, city council members, and some school district trustees and…
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Rep. Simpson secures critical INL funding
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation and secured critical funding for Idaho National Laboratory…
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Absentee ballot request deadline Friday
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the Nov. 7 election is Friday, Oct.…
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Risch, Crapo lead effort to prohibit ESA sage-grouse listing
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), members of the Senate Western Caucus, led their colleagues in a letter to Senate…
Continue Reading Why is it so important to participate in city elections?
After the opening of early voting on Monday, Oct. 23, city and county officials are taking the time to remind voters to participate in their local…
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Idaho and Oregon legislators meet on Greater Idaho movement
Some Idaho and Oregon legislators met on the Greater Idaho…
Continue Reading Simpson explains vote against Jim Jordan for House Speaker
The US House of Representatives is still without a speaker after Ohio Representative Jim Jordan lost even more votes in a third round of voting with…
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Idaho Falls City Council candidates talk about the issues
Idaho Falls voters will be choosing their city council members on Nov.…
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Upcoming Nov. 7 local election in 43 of 44 Idaho counties
The election will include races for mayor and city council in many cities in Idaho, school district trustees and other local taxing district…
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Rewatch the Ammon City Council election debate here
The Ammon City Council election season is in full…
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Mayor Blad brings public comments back to regular city council meetings
In a surprising decision at Monday night’s town hall, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad brought back public comments for all regular city council…
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Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher weighs in on upcoming House speaker vote
Two Idaho Congressmen are slated to vote for or against House Speaker nominee Jim Jordan Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Ammon City Council election debate Tuesday
The Ammon City Council election season is in full…
Continue Reading Online voter registration deadline Friday
The deadline to register to vote online at VoteIdaho.gov is this Friday, October at 11:59 p.m. before the Nov. 7 election.…
Continue Reading “This is a mess,” says Bingham County and State GOP
An Idaho judge has blocked the Idaho Republican party from holding a special meeting to elect a new chair of the Bingham County Republican Central…
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Simpson cosponsors resolution Standing with Israel
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.Res. 768 – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and…
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Crapo responds to violence happening in Middle East
US Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho is responding to the violence happening in the Middle…
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IDGOP releases statement after 6 Ada County Republican Party officers resign
The Idaho Republican Party has responded to the resignation of six Ada County Republican Central Committee…
Continue Reading Idaho GOP will caucus for president in March
Big changes were announced Friday for how Idahoans will determine its nominee for the presidential…
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Judge dismisses lawsuit over Idaho’s new voter registration laws
On Monday, Fourth Judicial District Judge Samuel Hoagland dismissed with prejudice the lawsuit challenging Idaho’s new voter registration…
Continue Reading Possible Idaho legislative session edges closer
The possibility of the Idaho legislature calling itself back into session is edging…
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Idaho Deputy Controller explains delay in state’s revenue reporting
Idaho legislators have been unable to verify revenue coming in to the state for part of the new fiscal year, due to difficulties with the state’s…
Continue Reading Ranked choice voting: What is it? How does it work?
A new way of voting may be on its way to Idaho, the voting system is Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Ranked Choice Voting is based on the idea that…
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Idaho GOP to defend their decision about Bingham County Republican’s chairman election
The Idaho GOP says they are going to defend their position against a lawsuit filed by Bingham County…
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