Minimum wages are increasing in nearly half the states this year
Even though the federal wage floor is still set at $7.25 per hour, the minimum wage will rise in almost…
Category: Government + Politics
Legislative Notebook: Idaho Gov. Little lays out policy goals, legislators introduce first bills
The Idaho Capital Sun will start publishing a legislative notebook at the end of each week to compile information about…
Idaho legislative committee recommends $1.55 per hour raises for all state employees
In the upcoming fiscal year, a committee of Idaho lawmakers tasked with researching state employee compensation and benefits is suggesting…
A slew of new housing laws take effect this month to streamline building, protect tenants
Read more about the efforts being made by towns nationwide to build more affordable homes in Stateline. New state legislation…
Idaho representative introduces bill to raise voting threshold to 60% for ballot initiatives
A bill to change Idaho’s statute regarding the voting threshold for statewide ballot initiatives and referendums was submitted by Rep.…
Idaho governor recommends $88 million for State Public Defender FY 2026 budget
For the remainder of this fiscal year and the fiscal year 2026, Idaho Governor Brad Little is in favor of…
Idaho House begins session with legislation on same-sex marriage, Boise State volleyball
Boise State University’s decision to forfeit its women’s volleyball matches against San Jos State University and same-sex marriage are the…
Idahoans can now get six months of birth control under new law
More people in Idaho can now get prescription birth control for up to six months at a time. In 2024,…
Idaho Gov. Brad Little order flags flown at half-staff to honor President Jimmy Carter
Idaho Governor Brad Little issued an order Monday to fly Idaho and U.S. flags at half-staff until dusk on January…
Idaho Division of Human Resources recommends 4% raises for state employees
All permanent state employees should get pay raises of 4%, or $1.25 per hour, according to the Idaho Division of…