Julie Luchetta
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Boise State Public Radio News
The mood at the Idaho Democrats watch party in downtown Boise Tuesday night was festive as some local candidates gained new ground national races largely favored democrats.
Stories from the 2026 Legislative Session
Churches can fund anti-Prop 1 campaign without revealing donors, AG says
New guidance from the Idaho Attorney General’s Office finds that churches can spend money supporting or opposing ballot initiatives without disclosing their donors under certain circumstances.
Idaho State Board of Education adopts new AI guidelines
As the school year begins around Idaho, local districts will have new guidance from state officials on how students, teachers and staff can use artificial intelligence.
Idaho legislators take aim at health insurers amid Portneuf, Regence dispute
Idaho lawmakers are digging into how the state might better regulate health insurance companies that poorly treat their customers and healthcare providers.
Idaho medical education could get shot in the arm from federal grants
Legislative support seems mixed for dedicating part of Idaho’s rural health transformation grant toward bolstering physician education in the state.
Idaho’s transgender bathroom ban is now the law. How will police enforce it? That’s still unclear.
As parts of Idaho’s criminal transgender bathroom ban are now in effect, how far will law enforcement officers have to go to enforce the new law?
Idaho's newest laws take effect today. Here's what you should know
With the calendar turning to July 1, states across the country, including Idaho, have new laws taking effect for the first time.
Idaho budget chief to state agencies: no new spending
Idaho state government is going to have to keep its belt tightened for another year according to a budget memo sent to agency directors late last month.
Boise lawyers give advice on how to comply with new bathroom bill
Idaho business owners have less than a month to decide how to comply with a new state law criminally banning trans people from using restrooms that align with their gender identity.
Idaho Rural Health Transformation grants to go live in June
Idaho medical providers may get their first bite at grants funded by the federal Rural Health Transformation Program as early as next week.
Moderates claw back some legislative seats from far-right Idaho Republicans
Moderate Republicans made slight gains in the Idaho legislature after primary challengers took out some of the most vocal members of the far-right contingent.
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Proposition 1 campaigning in Idaho attracted millions of dollars from supporters and opponents in the lead up to Election Day. -
Millions of dollars have gone towards campaign ads in support of and against Proposition 1, the ballot initiative that could restore abortion rights in Idaho. But in the days leading up to November 3rd, volunteers from both sides of the issue focused on reaching people through conversations.
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A recent TV ad supporting Proposition 1 followed all campaign finance laws, according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s office. -
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Juliet Charron is leaving her post after serving just over a year leading the state’s largest agency. -
Idaho officials have tallied up what they hope will be the final wildfire suppression costs for 2026, tacking on a few million dollars more to the state credit card.
