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Idaho expands federal partnership on forest management
Elections and votingGov. Little commented on a broader state-federal effort intended to speed forest management work across Idaho.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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Police investigate political sign thefts in West Boise
Public safetyPolice are examining a series of political sign thefts that occurred in West Boise over the weekend.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
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Idaho dairy farms fear wider immigration enforcement
ImmigrationIdaho dairies rely heavily on immigrant workers and worry that expanded federal enforcement could deepen existing labor shortages.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 29, 2026
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Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed Missouri House map
Elections and votingThe court action concerns Missouri’s congressional district boundaries and is not tied to a named candidate race.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Idaho officials raise concerns over mail ballot proposal
Elections and votingIdaho election officials are raising concerns about proposed changes involving mail-in ballots.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
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California court orders return of 650,000 seized ballots
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court directed the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.
The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 25, 2026
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Idaho Supreme Court approves new Proposition One text
Elections and votingThe court approved new wording for Proposition One in a development not directly tied to a candidate race or election.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 19, 2026
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University of Idaho President Green plans June 2027 exit
EducationScott Green will retire after eight years leading the university through financial strain, the pandemic and institutional change.
The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 18, 2026
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Kennedy Center board votes to close amid disputes
Elections and votingThe board’s action follows financial problems and a federal order barring President Donald Trump’s name from the performing arts venue.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 16, 2026
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Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions
Elections and votingThe court rejected Trump’s effort to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections, leaving election administration unchanged by that effort.
The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 16, 2026
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Idaho election officials raise mail ballot concerns
Elections and votingProposed changes to mail-in ballots have prompted concern among Idaho election officials, with the issue centered on election administration.
The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 14, 2026