The Idaho Senate passed a pair of housing bills aimed at increasing housing supply by limiting restrictions on different types of housing development on Friday, March 20, sending the proposals to the Idaho House of Representatives for consideration. The legislation was introduced by Ben […]
The University of Idaho will need to lay off 28 “essential” full-time faculty and staff to meet new budget requirements in Fiscal Year 2027, according to budget documents published by […]
Idaho’s U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson has cosponsored a bill banning the federal sale of public lands. The bill, titled “Keep Public Lands in Public Hands,” was introduced following the reported […]
An Idaho anti-DEI bill prohibiting various diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education has been signed by Governor Brad Little as of April 4. It was declared an emergency […]
A $2 million budget cut to the University of Idaho and Boise State University as proposed by the Idaho Legislature has officially been approved by the Senate and House. Presented […]
I’m bringing you updates from the Idaho Legislature to help you stay informed. Follow along for bill coverage and statuses. April 4 marked the end of the 2025 Legislative Session. This session featured funding cuts, changes to medical education, DEI bans and even challenges to gay marriage. […]
I’m bringing you updates from the Idaho Legislature to help you stay involved. Follow along for bill coverage and statuses. In this issue, we’re covering criminal justice, education, free speech […]
The Idaho Legislature’s budget committee is looking to cut $2 million in general funds for the University of Idaho and Boise State University. Representative Elaine Price, R-Coeur d’Alene, who holds […]
Last month, House Speaker Mike Moyle proposed a bill that would make it a felony to knowingly publish a false statement “with actual malice” about another person. “Actual malice” is […]
A new Idaho House bill has passed the House as an alternative plan for cutting Idaho’s ties with WWAMI. HB 368 passed the House, 46-21, three excused, on Thursday, March […]