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4 days ago · The Idaho Capital Sun is the Gem State’s newest nonprofit news organization delivering accountability journalism on state politics, health care, tax policy, the environment …
Idaho House passes bill calling for $300 mandatory minimum fine …
3 days ago · The Idaho House of Representatives voted largely along party lines Tuesday to pass a new bill that would create a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for anyone convicted of …
Survey: More Idahoans think the state is on the right track. But ...
6 days ago · For the first time in six years, more Idahoans — nearly half — believe the state is on track, according to the annual Boise State University Idaho Public Policy Survey. And hope for …
Idaho Legislature again introduces bill prohibiting mask mandates
3 days ago · A new legislator dusted off an old play from the legislative playbook Tuesday by calling for the passage of a bill to prohibit government mask mandates. Even though the state …
Idaho legislative committee recommends $1.55 per hour raises for …
Jan 9, 2025 · A committee of Idaho legislators assigned to study pay and benefits for state employees is recommending all state employees receive $1.55 raises in the next budget year. …
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3 days ago · Biden pardons his family members, Fauci, Milley and Jan. 6 committee members and staff BY: Ashley Murray - January 20, 2025 WASHINGTON — Hours before his four-year …
Repeal or reform: The Idaho Legislature’s plans for Medicaid …
Dec 17, 2024 · In 2018, after years of stalled legislative efforts to address the Medicaid gap, nearly 61% of Idaho voters approved a ballot initiative to expand Medicaid.. Since then, …
Idaho’s population grows to over 2 million people, U.S. Census …
Dec 24, 2024 · After years of sharp population growth, Idaho is now home to about 2,001,619 people. Idaho’s population growth appears to have slowed, but the largely rural state remains …
As Idaho revenues fall short, hopes for another big budget surplus ...
Jun 4, 2024 · The days of record-breaking state budget surpluses appear to be over in Idaho, at least for the time being. With the state approaching the end of its fiscal year on June 30, state …
Idaho farmers reach potential agreement on new long term water ...
Oct 28, 2024 · Following a major water showdown this spring, Idaho farmers have reached a potential agreement over a new water mitigation plan that could protect farmers from having …