Oregon voters have narrowly passed measures that would strengthen gun laws and mandate health care as a human right. Measure 114 requires state residents to obtain a permit to purchase a gun, bans large-capacity magazines over 10 rounds except in some circumstances and creates a statewide firearms database. To qualify for a permit, an applicant would need to complete an approved, in-person firearm safety course, pay a fee, provide personal information, submit to fingerprinting and photographing and pass a federal criminal background check. Measure 111 makes Oregon the first state in the country to change its constitution to explicitly declare affordable health care a fundamental human right.

Idaho revenue from tax collections was $50 million below expectations for the first three months of the current fiscal year, but state budget officials are still predicting a $1.5 billion budget surplus. Officials on Monday said September's revenue was down about $11 million, with sales and corporate income taxes below predictions. Despite missing projections, Idaho revenue is about 7.5% — or $94 million — more than the same period last year. The report includes a $500 million income tax rebate this year approved by lawmakers in September and an ongoing income and corporate tax cut that takes effect Jan. 1 by creating a 5.8% flat tax.

BOISE — The Idaho Legislature has asked a federal judge to reconsider his decision blocking the state from enforcing a strict abortion ban in …

A federal judge in Idaho has barred the state from enforcing a strict abortion ban in medical emergencies over concerns that it violates a fed…