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Waiting on Your Insurer to Approve Care? Idaho Lawmakers Just Voted to Take On the Delays
A Republican-led panel is lining up possible bills on prior authorization, late payments and denial data for the January session. The last attempt would…
A Salmon Man Tackled a Bear at His Back Door. Idaho's Hungry-Bear Year Isn't Over Yet
Drought and a failed berry crop pushed black bears into neighborhoods from Boise to Teton Valley. As they head for their dens, wildlife managers want…
Hit a Cow on I-84? Idaho's Supreme Court Says a Fence Doesn't Make the Rancher Liable
A unanimous ruling keeps open-range immunity in force on a fenced interstate and finds the transportation department owed the injured driver no…
Idaho's School Health Trust Went Broke. Now Districts Are Paying Off a $13 Million Hole
The state insurance director now runs the plan, claims are on hold for districts that are behind, and one North Idaho district still won't sign the…
Idaho's Suppressor Win Just Got Bigger. The Rules Still Have a Catch
New ATF guidance extends relief beyond the Idaho-backed lawsuit's plaintiffs, but an enforcement policy is not permanent repeal.
Idaho's Abortion Vote Just Drew $1 Million From the Latter-day Saint Church
The contribution backs the campaign against Proposition One. The November ballot would decide whether Idaho keeps its current abortion restrictions or…
Little Pauses Idaho's Dyed-Diesel Checks for Harvest. Drivers Still Have Rules to Follow
A 30-day order gives farmers and ranchers an inspection reprieve while keeping responsibility for federal rules, interstate trips and vehicle warranties…
Idaho State Wants an $80 Million Arena. Private Donors Would Pay the Entire Bill
ICCU has made the lead commitment for a Pocatello venue, but construction must wait until the university secures the rest of the money.
Idaho's Nuclear Campus Bid Comes With Other States' Spent Fuel. Little Says the Aquifer Is Off Limits
West Virginia quit the federal competition rather than take out-of-state waste. Idaho is still at the table, but hosting would mean changing its 1995…
Idaho's Ballot Has Six Guns on It. Here's the Catch Before You Pick One
Frontier classics and military firearms face a statewide vote, but the result is advice, not a new law.
Stegner Wants Idaho's School-Choice Credit Gone. Here's What's at Stake for Families
Little's program offers up to $5,000 per eligible student, or $7,500 with a qualifying disability. The next application window is already on the…
Idaho's Marijuana Vote Isn't About Legalizing It. It's About Who Gets to Decide
HJR 4 would reserve future legalization decisions to lawmakers. Existing drug laws would stay in place.
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