President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order halting the development of the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho. Permitting for the Lava Ridge Wind Project began in 2019, and it has since become one of Idaho’s most debated topics among politicians, ranchers, environmentalists and the Japanese-American community.

Hundreds of educators from across Idaho gathered at the Idaho Statehouse Monday to speak out against school vouchers, a hot topic that impacts public education funding.

Gov. Brad Little shakes hands with members of the media after a news conference about his Keeping Promises budget priorities and looking forward to the 2025 legislative session. He visited StanCraft Jet Center in Hayden on Monday. (Kathy Plonka/The Spokesman-Review)

This story was originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on Jan. 22, 2025. Two new private school choice bills emerged Wednesday — one from the Idaho House and one from the Idaho Senate. The House bill would create a $50 million tax credit covering private school expenses.

Gov. Brad Little announces $100M wildfire management plan and new legislation to help protect Idaho homes and stabilize insurance rates amid growing risks.

Fire season in the West is getting longer, more severe and costlier, impacting both the availability and affordability of home insurance in Idaho.

Governor Brad Little held a press conference today to update Idahoans on the many ways Idaho is working to ensure our state does not experience tragic wildfire events like the ones raging in southern California this month.

During Friday's press conference, Little suggested the state focus on fire mitigation technology, infrastructure protection and insurance rate stabilization.

Idaho National Guard Soldiers helped support security operations at the inauguration of Donald Trump on Monday.

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. Flags to be raised for Inauguration Day next week. The flags have been lowered for several weeks now in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.

Gov. Brad Little has directed that U.S. and State of Idaho flags be raised to full staff on Jan. 20 to recognize the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The flags will be raised from sunrise to sunset on Inauguration Day,

Gov. Brad Little signed an order backing Trump's suspension of the Lava Ridge Wind Project, saying it would benefit California at Idaho's expense.