Legislative update
2026 session recap By Sen. Jim Woodward, R-SagleReader Contributor The 2026 legislative session adjourned for the year on April 2. As expected, developing the annual budget was the dominant topic this year. It was...
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The ‘carrot-and-stick’ method of legislating in Boise and how to change it
By Kathryn LarsonReader Contributor Our legislative session kicked off in Idaho this week. Buckle up. Last year, more than 1,000 bills were written, 789 bills published, about 350 voted on, 322 became law and...
Expect budget-setting to be contentious in the 2026 Legislature
By Sen. Jim Woodward, R-SagleReader Contributor In the past decade, we have made substantial investments in Idaho’s future by investing in infrastructure. Rural sewer and water, state and local transportation, and schools have been...
