Erin Bingham - Idaho Representative

10/31/2026

I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Idaho Falls Firefighters Local 1565 PAC!

Our firefighters and first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and communities. I have tremendous respect for the work they do and the sacrifices they make.

I am grateful for their trust and support and remain committed to standing behind those who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

Thank you for your service!

🚒 OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚒
The Idaho Falls Firefighters Local 1565 PAC is proud to announce our official endorsements for the upcoming election!
Our dedicated firefighters and first responders put everything on the line to keep our community safe every single day. We need strong, committed leaders in office who stand up for public safety, support our first responders, and prioritize the health and security of our families and neighborhood.
We are proud to endorse the following candidates who share our vision for a safer, stronger community:
🔥 Stephanie Mickelson
🔥 Erin Bingham
🔥 Kevin Cook
🔥 Marco Erickson
🔥 Josh Wheeler
🔥 Mark Harris
🔥 Dave Lent
🔥 Mike Veile
Join us in supporting candidates who back our first responders and work tirelessly for Idaho Falls and Idaho Citizens!
🗳️ Make your voice heard at the polls! 🗳️
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10/31/2026

Six major national law enforcement and prosecutorial organizations have joined together to urge the DEA and FDA to classify the entire kratom plant and its active compounds as Schedule I controlled substances.

In their October 30 letter, these organizations raise serious concerns about the dangers of kratom and the loopholes created by regulating only certain compounds or concentrations. They are calling for stronger, consistent federal action to protect our communities.

This is an important development in the ongoing effort to address the growing public safety concerns surrounding kratom.

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10/31/2026

Idaho is one of the states being considered for a proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, and if selected, the impact on eastern Idaho could be significant.
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates a campus could create nearly 25,000 jobs, attract up to $50 billion in capital investment, and generate as much as $10 billion in state and local tax revenue.

There are still important questions to work through, especially around the storage and disposal of used nuclear fuel.

This is still a proposal, and Idaho has not been selected. With eastern Idaho’s long history in nuclear research and the expertise at Idaho National Laboratory, it is a development I’ll be following closely.

10/30/2026

Earlier this year, I cosponsored House Bill 542, the Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act. That law is now in effect.

It adds new protections for Idaho minors using covered social media platforms. For accounts belonging to children age 16 and under, the law requires parental consent and places limits on certain addictive design features, including tools that are built to keep users scrolling and coming back.

It also adds stronger privacy protections for young users and gives parents a greater role in how those accounts are managed.

Social media is part of everyday life for many families, especially teenagers. The goal of this law is to give parents more information and control while putting additional responsibility on the platforms that design these products for young users.

10/30/2026

There are a lot of parts of state government that can feel confusing until someone breaks them down.

How does a bill actually become law? What does a state legislator control, and what stays with your city, county or school district? How is the state budget built? What happens to a bill that never gets a floor vote? What do legislators work on when the Legislature isn’t in session?

What have you always wanted to understand better about how Idaho government works?

Leave your question below.

10/29/2026

Two homes in the same county can have different property tax bills, and there’s a reason for that.

Every property in Idaho falls within a specific combination of taxing districts. Depending on the address, that may include a city, county, school district, fire district, road district, library district, ambulance district, or other local entities.

Those district boundaries overlap differently from place to place, so the mix of taxes attached to one home may not match the mix attached to another. Your property value matters, but so does which taxing districts serve your address.

That’s why comparing property tax bills is not always apples to apples. Before comparing the totals, it helps to look at which local districts are actually included on each bill.

10/27/2026

One piece of legislation I was glad to support this year is now becoming a reality for Idaho students.

The new State Seal of Excellence in Civics gives high school students an opportunity to earn special recognition on their diploma for demonstrating strong knowledge of U.S. history and government and participating in civic activities.

To earn the seal, students must meet academic requirements in history and government, pass the Idaho Civics Test, and complete qualifying civic engagement such as community service, debate, Boys or Girls State, internships, or JROTC.
I like that this recognizes students who are learning how our government works and putting that knowledge into practice. Understanding our system of government and participating in our communities are skills that will serve students long after graduation.

10/27/2026

Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Idaho Falls on November 12th for a reception and dinner. Get your tickets now! They will go fast. Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke will also be on hand for this special night.

Join us for a special event focused on the growing national debt and the movement to establish a federal Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

10/26/2026

GIFT is now serving Ammon, expanding on-demand public transportation beyond Idaho Falls and giving more people another way to get where they need to go.

The expansion adds service to portions of Ammon, including neighborhoods, medical centers, and major shopping areas. For residents who do not drive, including seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and others who rely on transportation assistance, that can make a real difference in getting to appointments, work, shopping, and everyday activities.

GIFT has already provided hundreds of thousands of rides since launching in Idaho Falls, and Ammon residents have been asking for access to the service for years. This expansion is a good example of neighboring communities working together to solve a practical local need.

10/26/2026

This is one of the questions I hear most often when people talk about property taxes.

The short answer is: some decisions happen at the state level, and some stay local.

As state lawmakers, we can change tax laws, exemptions, relief programs, funding formulas, and the rules local taxing districts operate under. Those decisions can absolutely affect what taxpayers experience.

But local taxing districts still make many of the decisions people feel most directly. Cities, counties, school districts, and other local entities adopt budgets, decide how local revenue is used, and in some cases ask voters to approve levies or bonds.

That is why property-tax conversations can get confusing so quickly. More than one level of government is involved, and each controls a different piece.

One important point: Idaho does not receive property tax revenue. Property taxes fund local governments and local taxing districts.

I think it helps to start with a clear question: which part of the bill are we talking about, and who actually controls that part?