Latest Idaho state government News

Using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care banned by GOP-led Idaho Legislature

Mar. 22, 2024 17:21 PM EDT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The GOP-led Idaho Legislature has passed a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid. The Senate overwhelmingly approved the measure...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's GOP caucuses

Feb. 28, 2024 07:13 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — When life cancels your primary, have a caucus. That’s what Idaho Republicans will do this Saturday when they gather in meetings across the state to help pick their party’s presidential nominee. State legislators originally hoped to save money by...

Idaho Republicans oust House majority leader amid dispute over budget process

Feb. 08, 2024 21:21 PM EST

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Republican state lawmakers in Idaho ousted a senior member of the Republican leadership Thursday in an escalation of a dispute over the way budgets for state agencies are passed. Rep. Megan Blanksma of Hammett was removed from her position as House majority...

More Republicans back spending on child care, saying it's an economic issue

Feb. 08, 2024 11:55 AM EST

Like a lot of mothers, North Dakota state Rep. Emily O'Brien struggled to find infant care when her daughter Lennon was born in 2019. So O'Brien, a Republican who represents the Grand Forks region, brought Lennon along to meetings with local leaders and constituents. O'Brien had her...

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

Jan. 05, 2024 21:40 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues. The justices said they would hear arguments in April and put on hold a lower court ruling that had blocked the Idaho law in...