Ryan Suppe and Kevin Richert
‘Not in a crisis’: GOP lawmakers try to tone down budget concerns
In a Friday meeting, the Legislative Council also discussed medical education and DOGE after announcing key dates for next year’s session.
Little orders 3% spending cuts; K-12 public schools exempt
The cuts come after $453 million in tax cuts, enacted in recent months.
What passed? What didn’t? A detailed look back at the 2025 session
The 89-day legislative session was a blur of activity — especially in education. Here’s what happened, and what you might have missed.
Statehouse roundup, 4.4.25: Legislature quickly passes ‘medical freedom’ bill, as session concludes
In other end-of-session news, an anti-DEI bill and an Empowering Parents phaseout are both headed to Gov. Brad Little’s desk.
Statehouse roundup, 4.3.25: House passes anti-DEI bill, as session nears adjournment
The House and the Senate continued working through a spate of late-session bills Thursday. They could wrap up their work on Friday.
Statehouse roundup, 3.28.25: Anti-DEI bill heads to Senate floor
In other news, a fast-tracked Idaho Launch revamp is headed to the Senate.
Statehouse roundup, 3.27.25: Senate votes to repeal Empowering Parents
In other news, a bill to revamp Idaho Launch is on a fast track to the House floor, after three conservative Republicans flipped their votes.
Statehouse roundup, 3.25.25: Senate rejects high-needs student fund
In other news, a fast-track virtual charter school bill is headed to the Senate floor.
Statehouse roundup, 3.21.25: Budget committee rejects Critchfield’s spending priorities
In other news, an English language constitutional amendment is headed to the Senate for a final legislative vote.
Statehouse roundup, 3.20.25: Consensus plan emerges to rework the WWAMI bill
In other news, budget-writers cut a federal grant for Idaho libraries.