Idaho Government

A new update to Transparent Idaho reveals how much state leaders really earn in 2025—and how their salaries stack up against Idaho’s highest-paid employees.

You've asked what our elected officials make and how close they are to the salary it takes to "be happy" in Idaho. We found out for you.

Will the Supreme Court honor Idaho's wishes?

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Powerful opioid painkillers like OxyContin, Vicodin and fentanyl have become a significant part of Idaho's medical landscape over the last decade, with doctors issuing enough opioid prescriptions last year to put the drugs in the hands of three out of four Idahoans.