James Dawson
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Boise State Public Radio
Idaho House lawmakers want to force private businesses and government offices to ban transgender people from using the restroom aligned with their gender identity.
Stories from the 2026 Legislative Session
JFAC cuts more than $100M from next year's budget
Idaho’s budget committee slashed $106.5 million from the upcoming fiscal year’s spending plan over objections that the cuts will hurt public services and ultimately cost the state more in the long run.
Idaho Democrats renew push to cover budget hole with rainy day funds
Idaho Democrats are once again urging Republican legislative leaders to tap into the state’s rainy day funds to help cover its projected budget deficit.
Idaho House clears the way for fewer short-term rental rules
Owners of short-term rentals in Idaho could get a break from certain regulations under a bill that cleared the House Thursday morning.
House committee OKs bill banning transgender bathroom use
All government buildings and private businesses would have to ban transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity under a new bill heading to the House floor.
New bill would allow people to carry concealed weapons at Idaho courthouses
County courthouses across Idaho would have to allow people to carry concealed weapons in certain areas under a new bill introduced Tuesday.
Bill to regulate children's social media use clears Idaho House
Idaho lawmakers are trying to bring down levels of social media addiction in children by introducing new regulations for some of the world’s biggest companies.
Idaho Senate approves bill conforming to federal tax cuts in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The Idaho Senate on Friday approved a bill to adopt nearly all the tax cuts from the federal One Big Beautiful Bill, at an estimated cost to the state of $155 million in the current fiscal year. The projected cost for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1, is $175 million.
JFAC passes further budget cuts over concerns they're too deep
Idaho lawmakers Friday took the first step in further cutting state agency budgets in both the current and upcoming fiscal years up to 5%.
In emotional town hall, Idahoans beg lawmakers to save Medicaid services, call cuts 'inhumane'
Hundreds attended a town hall at the Capitol Wednesday in defense of Medicaid. During emotional testimonies, families, patients and advocates pleaded to preserve Medicaid services vital to loved ones and special needs people.
Idaho House passes bill to repeal anti-discrimination laws
Idaho is one step closer to becoming at least the third state to prohibit its cities and counties from passing anti-discrimination ordinances.
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A longtime Canyon County activist and former chair of the Idaho Human Rights Commission has been removed from her post effective immediately. -
Newly proposed state budget cuts unveiled Tuesday could permanently trim between $15 million to $30 million into the future. -
The latest bill to conform with federal tax changes is heading to the House floor despite overwhelming opposition from the public. -
The announcement comes just days after NPR revealed the administration had secretly rewritten safety and environmental standards. -
“A good citizen asks hard questions; but they’re not a nihilist who believes there’s no solution possible.”
