Gov. Brad Little signs first bill of 2025 session into law
Gov. Little signed House Bill 3 after being approved by the Idaho House of Representatives and the Idaho Senate.
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Idaho public defender’s proposed budget seeks increases to address defense in rural counties
The Office of the Idaho State Public Defender is seeking a significant budget increase in the next fiscal year because its original budget was based on caseloads during the COVID-19 pandemic, Idaho State Public Defender Eric Fredericksen told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Tuesday.
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Gov. Little signs new act to enhance state permitting process
Idaho politicians gathered on Friday for the signing of a new executive order aimed at further streamlining the state permitting process.
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Bill would give Idaho governor veto power over voter-approved ballot initiatives
Governor’s veto "is a good protection for a misinformed electorate if they don’t get the information like we get to have," says legislator.
Federal funding freeze threatens Idaho organizations, judge issues temporary block
A last-minute judicial intervention temporarily halted the Trump Administration's freeze on federal loans and grants as Idahoans brace for disruptions.
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Idaho Legislature introduces new property tax reduction bill
House Speaker Mike Moyle is sponsoring a new bill in the Idaho Legislature that seeks to reduce property taxes. On Monday, Moyle, R-Star, unveiled House Bill 74 in the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.
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Idaho Governor declares Jan. 20-26 Community Risk Reduction Week for safety efforts
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a proclamation on Thursday declaring Jan. 20- 26 as community risk reduction week.Fire departments from around the Treasure Va
Latest Idaho tax cut proposal to provide homeowners relief, boost public school funding
In 2023, when Idaho was riding on a $1.4 billion budget surplus, lawmakers approved a bill to create a fund to issue property tax relief to homeowners and give school districts funding to cover some of their bond and levy costs. Lawmakers overrode Republican Gov. Brad Little’s veto of the bill to make it law.
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‘Laws cannot erase us’: Idaho LGBTQ+ community commemorates 10 years since Add the Words hearing
Hundreds of members of Idaho’s LGBTQ+ community held a gathering inside the Idaho State Capitol on Tuesday commemorating the 10th anniversary of Idaho’s first and only public hearing on an “Add the Words” bill.
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After destructive wildfire season, Idaho leaders say the state is actively preparing for the future
As wildfires spread across homes in Southern California, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said the state of Idaho is working to prevent similar devastation from happening in Idaho.  At a press conference on Friday morning in Boise,
Gov. Little, state officials donate blood at Idaho State Capitol
Idaho Gov. Brad Little also delivered a proclamation recognizing Jan. 29 as Red Cross Day. The annual blood drive continues until 3 p.m. Wednesday.