Laura Guido, Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho lawmakers hear updates on efforts to improve children’s residential care, state 911 system
Legislative committee also heard challenges to provide CTE programs in K-12 schools
Idaho Democrat David Roth ends campaign for US Senate seat held by Risch
He had faced pressure to drop out and rally behind independent candidate Todd Achilles.
Idaho Senate candidate files complaint against campaign for state’s top election official
Secretary of State Phil McGrane says expenditures in primary election endorsements were fully in compliance.
Three candidates challenge Risch in Republican primary election for U.S. Senate
Joe Evans, Denny LaVé, Josh Roy will face incumbent U.S. Sen. Jim Risch on May 19
Two GOP challengers will face longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson in May election
Brian Keene and Perry Shumway are running against Mike Simpson in 2nd Congressional District Republican primary.
Fulcher to face two GOP opponents in primary election on May 19
Andy Briner and Joseph Morrison are challenging incumbent Rep. Russ Fulcher for U.S. House of Representatives seat
Conservative Idaho group proposes $1.9 billion in state budget cuts – including education
Idaho Freedom Foundation also calls on legislators to cut public school funding and additional $100.5 million from Health and Welfare.
How Idaho conforms to ‘Big, Beautiful’ bill amid budget woes will be central to 2026 Legislature
At Associated Taxpayers of Idaho conference, elected officials have different takes on how to solve projected state budget deficit
Idaho’s DOGE committee’s public comments largely focus on education and health care
Interim committee is sifting through nearly 500 comments on improving government efficiencyJ
Idaho’s parental consent law impedes 988 suicide crisis hotline access for some youth
Mental health advocates say state law requiring parental consent for medical treatment provided to children limits care they can legally provide.