2026 Legislature

Idaho lawmakers are beginning their oversight of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal cash to modernize the state’s rural health system.

On Friday, Gov. Brad Little knocked out the remaining backlog of bills left on his desk, including several controversial measures that received significant debate at the legislature this year.

Gov. Brad Little dealt a blow to Idaho’s teachers unions Friday by signing a bill into law that limits their ability to advocate on political issues and collaborate on professional development with their local districts.

It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Gov. Brad Little vetoed five bills – his first of the year – Wednesday evening, though many of them didn’t make the headlines during the legislative session.

Here are the top bills from the 2026 Idaho Legislative Session and what's still pending.

House Republicans pushed through a bill Thursday morning that would allow people to carry guns in areas of county courthouses next year.

Political party politics could soon officially come to Ada County Highway District elections, among other changes passed by state lawmakers Wednesday.

State senators dealt a blow to unionized teachers in Idaho Wednesday morning after passing a last-minute bill restricting their operations.

Boise’s Trans Pride gathering took place on the Idaho Capitol steps hours before Little signed a bill that targets trans people for using their preferred bathroom.