2026 Legislature

The Idaho Legislature’s powerful budget committee did not vote on adopting revenue projections for the state budget on Friday as originally planned.

A soon-to-be released audit of Idaho’s universities found a handful of instances where they were out of compliance with a law trying to oust diversity, equity and inclusion policies from state government.

Idaho tax collections are on the upswing after a bountiful return last month, but at least one key lawmaker wants to forge ahead with more budget cuts.

Expect another year of government cuts and no raises for state employees under Gov. Brad Little’s proposed spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

In an effort to better answer the questions from Idahoans across the state, Boise State Public Radio hosted an "Ask Me Anything," or AMA, on R/Idaho about the 2026 legislative session. Here's what you wanted to know.

Gov. Brad Little said he wants the state to fully conform to federal tax changes made this past summer, which would add more than $435 million to Idaho’s projected deficit.

Two Republican state lawmakers have asked the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to not spend federal funds to expand child care availability until the state boosts fraud oversight measures.

Rep. Josh Tanner (R-Eagle), Idaho’s assistant house majority leader, will take the reins as the co-chair of the state legislative budget committee for the upcoming session.

Idaho’s DOGE Task Force is recommending state lawmakers completely repeal its voter-approved Medicaid expansion program.

Rep. Wendy Horman (R-Idaho Falls) announced her resignation Friday and will soon serve as the Director of the Office of Child Care in the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C.