By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Contributor It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Idaho lawmakers, lobbyists and political junkies. With the holiday decorations back in storage and a new year begun, Idaho legislators...
By Reader Staff Governor Brad Little issued an executive order Nov. 19 legalizing the transportation of hemp in Idaho in order to align with federal policy, though not without a few extra requirements. A...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Idaho state agencies are rushing against the clock to ensure their administrative rules remain in order before a Friday deadline. The Associated Press reports that the deadline was set...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff North Idaho legislators weren’t home for long before answering questions about the recent session at a Bonner County Republican Women, Inc. meeting Tuesday morning. U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher also...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Despite concerns about potential court challenges, Gov. Brad Little signed into law a bill placing additional restrictions on Idaho’s expanded Medicaid access. The bill mandates that Idahoans seeking to...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Idaho’s ballot initiative bill saga reached what appeared to be a climax Friday, when Gov. Brad Little vetoed two bills that would heighten requirements for citizens looking to get...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff A bill tacking on additional restrictions and requirements to the Medicaid expansion approved by Idahoans last November is stalled in committee. The Idaho Press reports that the Senate Health...
By Daniel C. Radford Reader Contributor Idaho has a new political force on hand, Reclaim Idaho. And it looks like it’s making the elites upset. After we, the people, voted at over 60 percent...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff A bill meant to increase requirements for ballot initiatives is headed to the Idaho Senate’s 14th Order for possible amendments. SB 1159, sponsored by Sen. C. Scott Grow, R-Eagle,...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Legislators introduced a long-expected bill changing the way Idaho funds its public schools on Wednesday. IdahoEdNews.org reports that while the legislation is finally here, with the Senate State Affairs...
