Wyoming bill would raise daily expense money for lawmakers
A bill to increase the money allotted to cover the daily expenses of Wyoming state lawmakers was filed for the state’s 2020 legislative…
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Wyoming lawmaker trying again to raise minimum marriage age
A state lawmaker seeks to raise the minimum age for legal marriage in…
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Idaho Health and Welfare seeks $3.7 billion overall budget
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking an additional $70 million from the general fund and $300 million overall that includes federal…
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Idaho budget committee OKs increase in rainy-day funds
The amount of money in Idaho’s rainy-day fund that serves as a cushion against a potential economic downturn would increase under proposed…
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Idaho wineries want to store extra wine in the state
Idaho’s wine industry wouldn’t have to store extra wine in neighboring states under proposed legislation.…
Continue Reading Idaho lawmakers told global warming has helped state
n attorney with an Illinois-based group that dismisses human-caused climate change told Idaho lawmakers Thursday that the warming that has occurred…
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Equal Rights Amendment introduced to the House
Boise Representative Melissa Wintrow (D) introduced the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the Idaho House.…
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Idaho schools chief seeks 5.3% budget hike to $2 billion
Idaho schools chief Sherri Ybarra on Thursday proposed a 5.3% hike in public school funding to just under $2 billion from the state’s general…
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Idaho House committee OKs bill to end daylight saving time
Idaho residents wouldn’t have to fall back or spring ahead for daylight saving time under legislation introduced…
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Wyoming close to finalizing hemp-growing regulations
The attorney general in Wyoming has said the state is close to setting statewide hemp-growing regulations amid concerns from farmers about missing…
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Lawmaker proposes wolf-free zones in southern Idaho
Some areas in Idaho would be declared wolf-free zones, and other areas where the animals have killed livestock would have increased wolf-killing…
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Idaho lawmakers hear divisive testimony on science standards
A panel of Idaho lawmakers heard contentious testimony on the state’s education standards for science.…
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Idaho governor extends paid family leave for state employees
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has issued an executive order increasing paid leave for parents in the executive branch to eight weeks.…
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Property tax, grocery tax relief introduced in Idaho House
Idaho residents would get a break on property taxes and grocery sales taxes under proposed legislation introduced…
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Belliston to seek County Commission seat
“I love the county, I see this as an opportunity really to…
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Radford seeks Idaho House Seat 32 B
District 32 is a wide-ranging district that includes parts of Bonneville County and all of Teton, Caribou, Bear Lake, and Oneida Counties.…
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Little appoints Kirkham to Commission of Pardons and Parole
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Terry Kirkham of Idaho Falls to the Commission of Pardons and Parole on…
Continue Reading Legislation to legalize hemp in Idaho introduced in Senate
Growing hemp would be legal in Idaho under proposed legislation.…
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Law enforcement officials oppose bill decriminalizing drugs
Idaho law enforcement officials and prosecutors are voicing opposition to proposed legislation decriminalizing the use of illegal drugs.…
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University of Wyoming professor enters US Senate race
A second Democrat has entered the race for an open U.S. Senate seat in…
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Lawmakers launch criminal reform act
Idaho Falls State Senator Dave Lent (R) and State Representative Ilana Rubel (D) of Boise are introducing a plan to address criminal justice system…
Continue Reading Idaho legislation would limit rerunning failed bond votes
Bond elections that fail won’t be allowed before voters again for a minimum of 11 months under proposed legislation.…
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Don’t rename ‘Chicken Dinner Road’ Idaho lawmaker says
A lawmaker says Chicken Dinner Road in southwestern Idaho is a historic name and is opposed to an animal protection group’s request to rename it.…
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Idaho lawmakers consider changes in primary voting rules
Voters will have about two weeks to choose a political party if they want to vote in Idaho’s Democratic and Republican presidential primaries in…
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Wyoming governor requests funding for suicide call center
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has recommended providing $400,000 to fund an in-state call center for the National Suicide Prevention…
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Idaho House expels member convicted of fraud by Texas jury
The Idaho House of Representatives on Thursday expelled one of its members a day after he was convicted of conspiring to defraud the U.S.…
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Lawmakers consider fate of Idaho’s Common Core standards
A panel of Idaho lawmakers on Wednesday took testimony involving Idaho’s education standards on English and literacy for the state’s 300,000 students…
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Lawmakers eye plans to boost money for Idaho roads
Two methods to bring in millions of dollars to pay for maintaining Idaho’s roads have gained traction with lawmakers.…
Continue Reading House panel rejects Idaho Human Rights Commission rules
A panel of lawmakers on Tuesday rejected a rules package that outlines how the state investigates discrimination complaints involving employment,…
Continue Reading Lawmakers eye change to closed Idaho presidential primaries
New legislation introduced Tuesday would require Idaho voters who want to participate in a closed presidential primary to affiliate with that party…
Continue Reading Lawmakers eye emergency water rights for cleaning up spills
Emergency crews pulling contaminated water from rivers after such things as tanker trunk crashes is standard cleanup practice in…
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US Rep. Rob Bishop decides not to run for governor
Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop said Monday he won’t run for Utah…
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House panel nixes some security searches at Statehouse
A House panel on Monday nixed some searches of personal belongings at the Statehouse and other state government buildings out of concern such…
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Wyoming lawmaker sponsoring wolf-kill compensation bill
A Wyoming lawmaker is sponsoring legislation to create a new state compensation program for ranchers who lose livestock to wolves.…
Continue Reading House panel OKs Arts Commission plan to engage in art therapy
Lawmakers on a House panel on Monday approved changes to rules for the Idaho Commission on the Arts allowing the agency to participate in art therapy…
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Idaho power struggle leads to big role for obscure employee
A power struggle between the Idaho House and Senate turned out to have big ramifications for a relatively unknown state employee who has toiled for…
Continue Reading Idaho agency directors support pay raise for employees
Directors of state agencies say Republican Gov. Brad Little’s budget giving state employees a 2% raise will help keep the state competitive and…
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Governor tours Bonneville’s tech school
Governor Brad Little made a stop at Bonneville school’s district’s technical-career high…
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Distracted-driving bill eyes cell use by Idaho motorists
Legislation prohibiting local Idaho governments from passing laws restricting cellphone use by motorists but also expanding the state’s distracted…
Continue Reading Idaho lawmakers aim for transparency in budgeting process
The co-chairmen of the Legislature’s powerful budget-setting committee are backing Republican Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s call for “transparent…
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Tax and regulatory relief highlight Governor’s 2020 plan
Grocery tax and regulatory relief, increased public education funding with less reliance on property tax were highlights of Governor Brad Little’s…
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Liz Cheney undecided, Lummis dominates Wyoming Senate race
While Liz Cheney considers whether to run for an open U.S. Senate seat, the race so far has only one well-known candidate: Cynthia Lummis, a fellow…
Continue Reading Watch Gov. Little’s State of the State address
Lawmakers in Idaho will be heading to work Tuesday as the Legislature begins its 2020 session.…
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Liz Cheney undecided, Lummis dominates Wyoming Senate race
While Liz Cheney considers whether to run for an open U.S. Senate seat, the race so far has only one well-known candidate: Cynthia Lummis.…
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Idaho House Speaker would like to see a change in initiative proposals
Idaho’s Speaker of the House said property taxes, education, transportation surplus, and Medicaid expansion are expected to be the big issues for the…
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McConnell blasts House impeachment, pledges Senate action B
WASHINGTON (AP) – The top Senate Republican is denouncing the House impeachment of President Donald Trump and reassuring the president’s…
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WATCH: House to begin historic impeachment vote soon
Members of the House of Representatives are expected to vote on articles of impeachment that would make Donald Trump the third president in American…
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Idaho Republicans eye property taxes, redistricting
Idaho House Republican leaders say property tax relief and redistricting will be high on their list of priorities in the 2020 legislative session.…
Continue Reading Wyoming governor against proposal to increase his pay
Wyoming’s governor says he doesn’t support a proposal to increase his salary and those of the other four statewide elected…
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Wyoming lawmakers question suicide prevention fund request
Some Wyoming lawmakers are skeptical about a $1 million request by state health officials to join the national suicide prevention…
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Former Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Murray arrested for DUI
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – Former Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Murray has been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. The…
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Freshman Democrats push for Amash to be impeachment manager in Senate trial, source says
A group of freshman Democrats is working to convince House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to draft Rep. Justin Amash as an impeachment manager for the expected…
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Former Idaho GOP chairman gets 14 days in jail, probation
The former chairman of the Idaho Republican Party was sentenced to 14 days in jail and five years of probation after he pleaded guilty to stalking…
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Lt. Governor looks for ways to save government money
The search for efficiencies in the state government has come to Idaho…
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Idaho Falls resident Kevin Cook to run for Idaho State Senate District 30 Seat
Idaho Falls resident Kevin Cook announced Thursday his intention to seek the Idaho State Senate District 30…
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Idaho House Minority Leader Erpelding will resign Friday
Democratic House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding announced Wednesday that he will resign on…
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State Senator announces he will not run for re-election after current term
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After 14 years in office, Dean Mortimer will not be running for another term in the state senate. Local News 8 and…
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Barrasso joins Trump in Afghanistan
Wyoming Republican Senator John Barrasso joined President Trump for an unannounced visit to American troops stationed at Bagram Air Base in…
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‘I’m not going to dignify misrepresentation’: City Council Elect reacts to report
On Wednesday, the office of the Bannock County Commissioners sent out a media release stating that Mike Larkin and Pocatello City Council Elect Chris…
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Executive Order could mean extra work for ISP
On Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little put forth an Executive Order that will allow hemp to be transported through Idaho legally, with a number of…
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ISU’s debate society hosts public debate
Tuesday night, the Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society hosted its fall public debate at the Pond Student…
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Gov. Little OKs hemp transportation across state
Governor Brad Little issued an executive order Tuesday to resolve conflicts between state and federal law related to the interstate transportation of…
Continue Reading Gordon delivers Wyoming budget message
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has released a budget plan for the next two years. He says it charts “a fiscally conservative path that keeps ongoing…
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Pushing to get Medical Marijuana on 2020 ballot
Members of the Idaho Cannabis Coalition gathered at Rumors Pub in Pocatello on Saturday to gather the signatures they need to get the Idaho Medical…
Continue Reading “Power Wyoming” takes on serious economic challenges
The Wyoming Legislature’s Revenue Committee is reviewing preliminary data, which indicates the state will see declining revenues for several years…
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Overlooked Wyoming ballots found in vault, counted
Election officials in a western Wyoming county say they’ve counted 77 absentee ballots they overlooked on Election…
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Bond for Power County Hospital District does not pass to complete renovations
Big changes are coming to several communities after yesterday’s election. However, others have remained…
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New building ideas stir after Blackfoot pool levy fails
The Blackfoot Pool levy failed and now it’s stirring up the question: What is to become of the…
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Crapo’s office to honor vets and service to vets
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will recognize 28 Idahoans with his 2019 Spirit of Freedom Awards this month.…
Continue Reading Fremont ambulance override fails
The Fremont County ambulance district’s effort to expand its tax base failed…
Continue Reading Pocatello and Chubbuck council races decided
One of the hardest fought municipal elections this year focused on…
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Franklin Courthouse future decided
Franklin County Commissioners have warned that if the county does not bring its courthouse into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,…
Continue Reading Mayor challenge decided in Rexburg
Rexburg’s Mayor prevails, but a challenger wins in Sugar…
Continue Reading Lemhi voters approve sales tax, reject CEI District
In addition to community races, Lemhi County voters were asked to approve two new tax…
Continue Reading In Bonneville County: Idaho Falls Council seat decided
All of the Idaho Falls City Council incumbents sought re-election this year. There was only one race, and that paired incumbent Tom Hally against…
Continue Reading Voters decide Bingham County Recreation District
The biggest issue in Bingham County Tuesday was the proposed creation of a new county recreation district.…
Continue Reading Power County hospital bond falls short
Power County voters were asked to approve a $2.9 million construction bond to pay for renovations of Power County Hospital, including a 14,400 square…
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Teton County voters approve 9 of 10 SPET projects
Jackson Hole voters gave their approval to 9 of the 10 Special Purpose Excise Tax projects…
Continue Reading SPET initiatives go to voters
Teton County, Wyoming voters will decide the fate of ten different ballot issues Tuesday.…
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Key races in Tuesday election
It has been a contentious election season in many communities this year.…
Continue Reading Back-to-back court hearings could set tone for impeachment inquiry
Two federal judges in a Washington courthouse that stands between the US Capitol and the White House will consider on Thursday afternoon whether they…
Continue Reading OMB and State department officials subpoenaed in House impeachment inquiry
House Democratic impeachment investigators have issued subpoenas to three Trump administration officials whose testimony was previously scheduled, in…
Continue Reading In a shift, Biden campaign signals openness to a super PAC
Joe Biden’s presidential campaign on Thursday signaled that it was dropping its objections to the creation of an outside group that would…
Continue Reading Everything you need to know about the secure room at the center of the impeachment inquiry
As the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump escalates on Capitol Hill, lawmakers are constantly looking at documents and interviewing key…
Continue Reading What some are saying about the 2020 Election
It’s early when it comes to the race for the White House and voters have a lot to sort through with 19 Democrats and four Republicans currently…
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Romney undecided on impeachment, stands by Trump criticism
Mitt Romney says he is undecided on whether President Donald Trump should be impeached, though he’s sticking by criticism that earned him a…
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Effort to recall Bannock County Commissioners fails to get enough signatures to move forward
The effort to recall the Bannock County commissioners has failed to get enough signatures by the deadline to move the issue to a March ballot. On…
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Bannock County Assessor recall effort fails to gather enough signatures
The petition to recall the Bannock County assessor, Shari Davies, failed to gather enough signatures to move the issue to the March ballot. Claudia…
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Voter Guide: Melissa Hartman
Website: https://melissa4pocatello.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Melissa-4-Pocatello-City-Council-61579651895111/ Twitter: Instagram:…
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Voter Guide: Linda Leeuwrik
Website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda4pocatello/ Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: In…
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Voter Guide: Dakota Bates
Website: https://www.dakotabates.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577246604324 Twitter: Instagram:…
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Voter Guide: Brian Blad
Coming soon. Waiting for a response. Website: Facebook:Â https://www.facebook.com/brianblad4mayor Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: In…
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Voter Guide: Jim Freeman
Coming soon. Waiting for a response. Website: https://jimfreemanforcitycouncil.com/ Facebook:Â https://www.facebook.com/jimfreemanforcouncil…
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Voter Guide: Jared Dominick
Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: Reporter: Just talk a little bit about you. You’re married to? Dominick: Yep.…
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Voter Guide: Jordan Bardsley
Coming soon. Waiting for a response. Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Interview Transcript: In…
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Voter Guide: Jeff Alldridge
Website: https://jeff4if.com/ Facebook: @jeff4if or https://www.facebook.com/jeff4if Twitter: https://x.com/jeff4if Instagram:…
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Idahoan named to lead U.S. Forest Service
The Trump administration has announced the new chief of the Forest Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). U.S. Secretary of…
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Independent Candidates
The following candidates are running as Independent on the Idaho Ballot. Click on their name for a link to their website. Shiva AyyaduraiCrystal…
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Voter Guide: Keven Lewis
Website: https://www.kevenforpocatello.com/ Facebook:Â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574795003089 Twitter: Instagram:…
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Voter Guide: Ann Swanson
Website: https://www.annforpocatello.com/ Facebook:Â https://www.facebook.com/annforpocatello/ Twitter: Instagram:…
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