LDS Church donates $1M to defeat Prop 1 + State revenue beats projection + Little suspends dyed diesel inspections

By Christina Lords | Editor-in-Chief

“While The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remains neutral toward political candidates, it actively addresses ballot initiatives it believes carry significant moral consequences. Accordingly, the Church has joined a coalition of like-minded organizations and individuals in Idaho to dedicate resources toward defeating Proposition 1.” - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in a statement about donating $1 million to an Idaho PAC to defeat Proposition 1

The Boise Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as seen on Feb. 5, 2025. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun)

ELECTION 2026

LDS Church makes $1 million donation to anti-Prop 1 PAC ahead of Idaho’s general election

By Laura Guido

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $1 million to an Idaho political action committee, or PAC, opposing the abortion rights initiative on the ballot this November.

The donation went to the Too Extreme for Idaho Political Action Committee, which opposes the initiative.

The exterior of the Idaho Statehouse as seen on Jan. 14, 2026, in Boise. (Photo by Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun)

GOVERNMENT + POLITICS

Idaho state revenues beat monthly projection — again

By Clark Corbin

Idaho state revenues beat their forecast for the third straight month and are now more than $90 million ahead of projections to begin Fiscal Year 2027, Gov. Brad Little announced Friday.

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GOVERNMENT + POLITICS

Idaho Gov. Little suspends dyed diesel inspection to ease costs for farmers as Iran War continues

By Laura Guido

Idaho’s average diesel price was around $6.41 per gallon as of Friday, according to AAA fuel prices. Prices for oil products have risen this year largely because of restrictions on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran, which have disrupted global supply chains.

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ICYMI: OUR TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

Supporters and opponents of Idaho’s abortion rights initiative, Prop 1, have raised millions | Laura Guido
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Passing HJR 4 would give Idaho Legislature sole authority to legalize marijuana, other drugs | Clark Corbin
English is already Idaho’s official language. Voters can add it to the state’s constitution. | Kyle Pfannenstiel
Idaho voters can help pick the state’s official gun in 2026 general election | Kyle Pfannenstiel
Idaho US Attorney Bart Davis announces retirement from Justice Department | Clark Corbin
Idaho’s general election is less than a month away. Here’s what you need to know. | Kyle Pfannenstiel

ICYMI

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