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There were three attempts by Idaho legislators to weaken or dismantle the citizen initiative system in 2025.

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Hailey’s Town Center West was packed on Saturday during a wide-ranging town hall discussion with Idaho’s District 26 legislators.

“Instead of using public funds to subsidize private schools, I urge the Legislature to invest in strengthening our public education system.”

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The program’s surprising superpower? It’s popular.

Some lawmakers have sought to make it more difficult to put initiatives on the ballot, but would that put a damper on grass-roots democracy?

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For the past century, Idaho's ballot-initiative process has given ordinary citizens a chance to make their voice heard and hold their government accountable. During the 2025 legislative session, Idah...

For the past century, Idaho's ballot-initiative process has given ordinary citizens a chance to make their voice heard and hold their government accountable. During the 2025 legislative session, Idah...

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“This legislation does not give parents in Butte County — or most other rural Idaho counties — any more choices than they already have.” | Opinion

The bill by Rep. Bruce Skaug would let the Idaho governor veto successful ballot initiatives, similar to laws passed by the Legislature.

At the same time Idaho legislators are proposing $50M for private education, they say health insurance for the working poor is too expensive, writes Dan Schmidt.

The proposals would make it harder for residents to get something on the ballot, a longtime Republican goal. The governor would have new veto authority.

At the same time Idaho legislators are proposing $50M for private education, they say health insurance for the working poor is too expensive, writes Dan Schmidt.