By Logan Finney, Idaho Reports Sen. David Nelson (D-Moscow) has defended his seat against former Republican senator Dan Foreman, who held the position from 2016 to 2018, although with a much tighter margin than in their previous contest. Republican candidates in District 5 held large leads early in the night, until Latah County absentee ballot […]| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports Senators want to take a closer look at a House bill that would grant county commissioners direct control over which specific hospital properties qualify for property tax exemptions. “I have an interest in understanding the use of the properties. I’m not particularly wild on the added discretion here for the […]| Idaho Reports
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee introduced legislation to forbid private and public entities from requiring a COVID-19 vaccination.| Idaho Reports
State lawmakers are constitutionally required each year to set a balanced budget where expenses do not exceed revenues. Following a new process in recent sessions, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee has created basic “maintenance” budgets that extend existing spending into the next fiscal year. A follow-up “enhancement” budget covers any new spending requested by the agencies. […]| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The Senate has passed a bill to revise property tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals. Senate Majority Caucus Chairman Ben Toews described the bill as “a collaborative effort between the Idaho Association of Counties and the Idaho Hospital Association.” It tightens the general definition of hospital while specifically designating critical access […]| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports Attorney General Raúl Labrador has moved to dismiss a federal| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The two chambers of the Idaho Legislature often butt heads| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports There are plenty of disagreements inside the Idaho GOP as| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The Idaho Transportation Department campus in Boise was never properly| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The Idaho Supreme Court has thrown out a set of| Idaho Reports
“To say that the Idaho Supreme Court’s statutory authority to prescribe ballot title language means the Idaho Supreme Court can foreclose debate about the purpose and effect of an initiative would most certainly render such power unconstitutional.”| Idaho Reports
Fourth Judicial District Judge Patrick Miller said he plans to release his written decision on Thursday morning.| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The State of Idaho has responded to a lawsuit from| Idaho Reports
Gov. Brad Little allowed two budget bills with controversial intent language to take effect without his signature Wednesday.| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The Idaho Republican Party is considering amending its anti-abortion platform| Idaho Reports
The Idaho Supreme Court declined to rule on whether steps taken by the Legislature to block the property sale violate the state constitution.| Idaho Reports
Little said the sponsors addressed most of his concerns from last year, and he doesn't want to send lawmakers the message he will simply veto their legislation again if they work to address his objections.| Idaho Reports
"We agree with Alito that the case should have been decided, so of course we’re disappointed," said Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador.| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The Idaho Republican Party has adopted its platform changes for| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The state is poised to amend its arguments submitted by| Idaho Reports
by Logan Finney, Idaho Reports The Larsen-Sant Public Library in Preston will temporarily restrict public access to its building starting Monday in response to a new law that opens libraries to lawsuits if minors access inappropriate content on the shelves. “In order to comply with House Bill 710 we are closing the library to the […]| Idaho Reports
