Laura Guido

After several immigration enforcement bills failed in the Idaho Legislature, the results of the primary election may influence future laws.

The state's role in immigration enforcement was a dividing issue among many Republican primary opponents in several legislative races for Idaho's May 19 primary election.

BOISE, ID – The state’s role in immigration enforcement was a dividing issue among many Republican primary opponents in several legislative races for Idaho’s May 19 primary election. And after a slate of bills dealing with immigration enforcement stalled during the 2026 legislative session, some results might be key for future proposals.

BOISE, ID – Idaho Department of Health and Welfare officials are soliciting organizations to improve maternal, perinatal and child health access in rural areas in its first round of subgrants using a $186 million federal grant.

Idaho health officials are awarding grants improve maternal and child health access in rural areas in its first round a federal grant.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare officials are soliciting organizations to improve maternal, perinatal and child health access in rural areas in its first round of subgrants using a $186 million federal grant.

The U.S. House on Tuesday, June 2, approved a bill brought by Idaho Republican Rep. Russ Fulcher to increase geothermal energy leasing on public lands.

The Idaho Legislature’s Rural Health Transformation Committee, tasked with oversight of the funds, is reviewing four more funding opportunities seeking contractors to implement workforce development programs, facilitate technology assessments, and to verify renovation projects in healthcare facilities.

Idaho farmers are advocating for passage of an updated federal farm bill to fund safety-net, conservation, financing and other programs.

Many of Idaho's farmers and producers are dealing with skyrocketing costs to do business, but many of the nation's support systems for them are outdated.