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Out-of-state groups think influencing Idaho politics is ‘cheap.’ Lawmakers want transparency

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Last year’s election cycle saw “unprecedented” amounts of out-of-state campaign spending, lawmakers say.

Idahoans for Open Primaries was the biggest spender in the 2024 election, according to the Secretary of State .

Lawmakers introduced two bills in the House State Affairs Committee to change campaign finance transparency rules in Idaho .