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April 17, 2019 at 1:56 pm

Idaho governor touts accomplishments of first 100 days

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. Brad Little marked his 100th day in office Wednesday by touting his accomplishments. "Fast and rewarding," the Republican said at...

FILE – In this Jan. 3, 2019 photo, Idaho Gov.-elect Brad Little answers a reporter’s question at the State Capitol building in Boise, Idaho. Republican Gov. Brad Little says Idahoans can trust him to do the right thing after the Legislature handed him sweeping authority to eliminate thousands of state-approved rules going back decades that touch on just about every aspect of daily life. Little on Tuesday, April 16, said he doesn’t view the unusual power handed the executive branch this year as an opportunity to do mischief. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger, File) LA302 LA302

April 17, 2019 at 11:01 am

‘Uncharted territory’: Idaho governor has unfettered chance to cut state rules

Idaho's Legislature ended its session without granting continuing approval to 736 chapters of rules and regulations that touch on just about every aspect of daily...

April 16, 2019 at 12:34 pm

Timber company, county decry Idaho land buying splurge

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's plan to buy timberland unfairly competes with private businesses and takes away tax revenue from local governments, a timber company...

April 11, 2019 at 3:23 pm

Idaho Legislature wraps up session that ends with acrimony

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Legislature wrapped up business Thursday amid acrimony between the House and Senate. The two chambers adjourned for the year...

April 9, 2019 at 10:33 am

Idaho governor signs bill expanding Medicaid coverage

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday signed into law a bill approving Medicaid expansion for about 90,000 low-income residents that adds...

April 8, 2019 at 10:43 am

Idaho House panel introduces new bills on ballot initiatives

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho House committee on Monday introduced four new bills on ballot initiatives that opponents called an attempt to circumvent vetoes...

April 5, 2019 at 11:44 am

Idaho governor vetoes more hurdles for ballot initiatives

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has issued his first veto, rejecting legislation that would have dramatically toughened the requirements to get an...

April 5, 2019 at 10:45 am

Senate sends Idaho Medicaid expansion bill to governor

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Senate on Friday approved Medicaid expansion legislation by passing a compromise bill that's now headed to Republican Gov. Brad...

April 4, 2019 at 2:42 pm

Idaho House alters bill to remove people from Medicaid

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The House on Thursday approved amended Medicaid expansion legislation that removes Idaho recipients from coverage if they fail to meet work...

April 3, 2019 at 11:01 am

Senate sends Idaho ballot initiative bill to governor

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. Brad Little will consider two pieces of legislation that would dramatically toughen the requirements to get an initiative or referendum...