RELEASE: Risch Statement on the Clarity Act
Sen. Jim Risch says the Senate must pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to protect Idahoans from crypto scams and preserve U.S. financial leadership.
RELEASE: Avista Reducing Water Releases from Post Falls Dam to Minimum Required Levels
Avista, DEQ, and Washington's Department of Ecology announce reduced water releases from Post Falls Dam amid continued dry conditions, and urge water conservation through summer's end.
REPORT: Idaho Administrative Rules Bulletin Published, Volume 26-8
The August 5, 2026 Idaho Administrative Rules Bulletin (Volume 26-8) is now available from the Division of Financial Management's Office of Administrative Rules.
RELEASE: Boise Man Convicted for Filing Fraudulent Insurance Claim
DOI announces a Boise man's conviction for insurance fraud after filing a duplicate claim for preexisting vehicle damage already paid by a different insurer.
RELEASE: Gov. Little Celebrates Opening of New Two Rivers School in Salmon
Gov. Brad Little celebrates the opening of Two Rivers School in Salmon, the first school built under the Idaho School Modernization Fund.
RELEASE: Crapo Bill to Help Expedite Recovery of Missing Servicemembers Moves Forward
Sen. Mike Crapo's Bring Our Heroes Home Act unanimously clears committee, aiming to cut red tape in locating missing American servicemembers and POW/MIA personnel.
RELEASE: Stop Prop 1 Campaign Launches New Ad: “Not What It Seems”
Stop Prop 1 launches its first ad, "Not What It Seems," arguing Proposition 1's fine print goes far beyond what its ballot title suggests.
RELEASE: DEQ Seeks Comment on Draft IPDES Permit for the Brundage Mountain Resort AWTP
DEQ seeks public comment on a draft wastewater discharge permit for Brundage Mountain Resort's treatment plant, which would release treated water to Thorn Creek.
RELEASE: Risch Introduces Bill to Improve Veteran Access to Disability Benefits
Sen. Jim Risch introduces the Veterans' Earned Benefits Access Act, allowing veterans to repay separation pay through capped monthly payments instead of losing their full disability benefits.
RELEASE: Risch, Warner Introduce Civil Nuclear Export Act to Strengthen U.S. Competitiveness
Sens. Jim Risch and Mark Warner introduce the Civil Nuclear Export Act to strengthen U.S. competitiveness against Russian and Chinese civil nuclear technologies.
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