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Idaho GOP touts 2025 legislative wins as Democrats push back

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April 5, 2025

Idaho GOP touts 2025 legislative wins as Democrats push back

BOISE, Idaho — As Idaho’s 2025 legislative session wraps up, Republican leaders are declaring widespread success, pointing to movement on several key priorities.

“It was a good year for Idaho. It was a good year for the legislature,” said House Speaker Mike Moyle. “It was quite amazing.”

Moyle and other GOP lawmakers highlighted progress on tax relief, school choice, Medicaid reform, immigration enforcement and election security.

“We touched on every one of those, from school choice, Medicaid reform, issues with illegal immigration and election reform and security,” Moyle said. “We’ve moved the ball.. in a long ways in the direction in accomplishing each one of those goals.”

Among the legislation Republicans are most proud of is House Bill 83, which makes unlawful entry into Idaho a state crime. The bill is already facing a legal challenge from the ACLU, but GOP lawmakers remain confident in its constitutionality.

“We were anticipating the ACLU was going to file [a lawsuit], and they did within two hours,” one GOP lawmaker said. “So I think that means we’re right over the target.”
“It’s constitutional… We should be just fine.”

Democrats, however, offered a starkly different assessment of the session.

“You just heard leadership on the other side of the aisle boast the giant permament revenue reduction… while simultaneously opening the door to a voucher scheme,” said House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel. “$15 million eliminating from the affordable housing fund despite affordable housing being the top priority that was listed by Idahoans heading into this session.”

Sen. Melissa Wintrow said Democrats held their ground despite being outnumbered.

“We’re 15 Democrats in a 105-member legislature, and I think we do a pretty good job of standing up for Idaho values against extremism,” Wintrow said.

Democratic lawmakers also said they were proud to have helped block several controversial bills.

“We saw a bill introduced that would charge women with murder for abortion,” Wintrow said. “We defended the ballot initiative process. We kept guns out of school one more time. While Democrats fought for childcare, housing, food security for vulnerable populations, and a stable fiscal plan, the majority was busy interfering with business, local government, and personal choices.”

Tensions escalated near the end of the session when Moyle resumed the floor session while Democrats were still holding their press conference.

“I think it’s absolutely outrageous that our portion of this press conference is being cut short,” said Rep. Steve Berch. “This is an abuse of power. And quite frankly, it’s really inappropriate.”

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Town Hall to address future of Medicaid expansion in Idaho – Local News 8

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February 28, 2026

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Town Hall to address future of Medicaid expansion in Idaho – Local News 8

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Nearly two-thirds of Idaho voters approved Medicaid expansion, but local leaders say that coverage is now at risk.

According to the organizers of a town hall set for Saturday, February 28, proposed changes could severely impact Idaho’s rural hospitals and leave thousands of residents without access to healthcare.

The town hall, titled “Protecting What Works: Medicaid Expansion in Idaho,” will take place at Chubbuck City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

A panel of representatives from across the healthcare sector — including home health, hospitals, and public and community health — will answer questions about how Medicaid expansion works in Idaho and how potential cuts could affect communities. Organizers say there will also be time for audience questions.

One of the event organizers told Local News 8 why the discussion is important:

“There have been conversations in the last couple of legislative sessions about either fully repealing Medicaid expansion or making significant cuts to Medicaid,” Shantay Boxham, the organizer, said. “This is an educational forum to ensure voters and community members have the information they need about what the program is, what’s at stake, and how it supports Idaho and Idahoans.”

There are limited seats available for the meeting. To reserve a spot, visit members.pocatello.com.

Local News 8 will continue to follow this story and have updates tomorrow.

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Idaho CBD retailers navigating uncertainty under new hemp rules

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February 27, 2026

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Idaho CBD retailers navigating uncertainty under new hemp rules

Idaho takes pride in being a no-THC zone. Unlike our neighbors on all sides, the Gem State has taken a firm stance not to legalize marijuana for medicinal or recreational use for years. This opposition long extended to the legalization of hemp, a plant relative of marijuana with far lower levels of the intoxicating chemical […]

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Idaho Lottery results: See winning numbers for Pick 3, Pick 4 on Feb. 26, 2026

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February 27, 2026

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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on Feb. 26.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

Day: 9-8-5

Night: 3-0-0

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

Day: 9-8-4-2

Night: 9-7-2-1

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Winning Idaho Cash numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

04-21-25-30-34

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

03-14-22-50-57, Bonus: 04

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When are the Idaho Lottery drawings held ?

Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
Pick 4: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
Lucky For Life: 8:35 p.m. MT Monday and Thursday.
Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
5 Star Draw: 8 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Idaho Cash: 8 p.m. MT daily.
Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.

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