Idaho Supreme Court justice to retire, cites low salary

By REBECCA BOONE
Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner has announced his resignation, saying the relatively low pay has made it financially necessary for him to return to private practice. The Idaho Legislature gave most state employees cost-of-living raises of up to 7% last year, but not judges. Idaho Supreme Court Justices earn just over $165,000 a year.  Stegner’s letter Monday to Idaho Gov. Brad Little calls the decision bittersweet. His resignation will take effect at the end of October. Gov. Little will appoint someone to serve out Stegner’s term, which ends in January 2027.