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If it becomes law, House Bill 32 would prevent the state, cities, counties, school districts, public health districts and government officials in Idaho from mandating that an individual wear a mask or face covering to prevent or slow the spread of an infectious or contagious disease. #idleg #idpol

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Republican House leadership introduced four bills on Friday to address the influx of out-of-state spending involved in Idaho elections. #idleg #idpol

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To provide money for school facilities and the homeowners property tax relief fund, the bill shifts money generated from the sales tax, which otherwise would have gone to the state’s general fund. #idleg #idpol

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COMMENTARY | Erasing Medicaid expansion can cost the state millions of more dollars than it saves, writes guest columnist Rebecca Tallent.

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Federal agencies employed more than 17,000 wildland fire staffers last year, many in seasonal roles. This year, many of those workers had job offers rescinded — or had their transfers and promotions put on hold — just as they were set to begin onboarding and training for the 2025 fire season.

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U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was first elected to the Senate in 1984 at a time when Kentucky Republicans were a small minority in a state where Democrats had long dominated.

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Several conservation groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service in U.S. District Court challenging the recent approval of a gold mine located adjacent to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness in Central Idaho.

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A divided Idaho House passed a bill critics say will likely repeal Medicaid expansion, a voter-passed law. #idleg idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/19/d...

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A bill to make firing squad the main execution method in Idaho is headed to the Senate, after widely passing the House. #idleg From @miamaldonado.bsky.social and me. idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/19/b...

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After an hour and a half of debate Wednesday, the Idaho House on a narrow 38-32 vote passed a Medicaid expansion reform-or-repeal bill.

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Supporters of the bill said it would create similar protections to those in place for whistleblowers and it would help combat frivolous lawsuits.

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Sen. Ali Rabe, D-Boise, said the bill is designed to address affordability and availability of rental properties and take on dishonest landlords seeking to profit off of charging application fees to tenants who have no realistic shot of being considered for rental housing. #idleg #idpol

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A bill to limit youth access to public performances considered “indecent sexual exhibitions,” such as drag shows, is headed to the Idaho House floor after passing a committee hearing on Wednesday. #idleg #idpol

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The Critical Home Repairs program aims to prevent falls, increase mobility and improve quality of life, particularly for older individuals, veterans and people with disabilities.

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Potato proponents, spud supporters and French fry fanatics across the state may soon rejoice.

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House Bill 96, sponsored by Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, would apply to state and local government entities in Idaho — restricting them to only display official domestic government and military flags.

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Rep. Heather Scott's bill would apply to state and local government entities in Idaho — restricting them to only display official domestic government and military flags. #idleg idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/18/i...

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House Bill 7 next heads to Gov. Brad Little’s desk for final consideration.

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“It means delayed care for our sick first responders. It is telling 9/11 survivors that after they risked everything to protect us, we can’t support their healthcare needs," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote.

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In June 2024, LGBTQ+ event organizers hosted an inaugural Canyon County Pride at Lakeview Park in Nampa, which included musicians and drag performers.

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Under the bill, the new income cutoff for refugee medical assistance for a single person would be about $20,814 annual income, down from the $23,475 it is under the existing income cap, based on annually updated federal poverty guidelines.

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A bill to reduce the maximum income refugees can earn to still access a federal medical assistance program is advancing in the Idaho Legislature. #idleg idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho...

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COMMENTARY | These are Idahoans who work on behalf of the American people, safeguarding our public lands, farms and waters, writes guest columnist Justin Hayes.

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“I encourage any veteran who resides in Idaho’s Second District and is struggling with a federal agency to swing by our upcoming Veterans Resources Fair and receive the help they so greatly deserve,” Simpson said.

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A watchdog report, released in 2024 by the Office of Performance Evaluations, an independent state agency, found deaths in Idaho were half as likely to undergo autopsies than the national rate — and that Idaho had the lowest homicide autopsy rate in the nation.

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A bill to clarify Idaho coroners' roles in death investigations is headed to the Senate. All eight lawmakers who serve on the Idaho Legislature’s bipartisan Joint Legislative Oversight Committee are cosponsoring it. #idleg idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/17/b...

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Despite a backlog of nearly 3.7 million cases in U.S. immigration court, the Trump administration has fired 20 immigration judges without an explanation, according to a union representing federal workers.

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“All regular meetings of any standing, special or select committee of the House of Representatives shall be open to the public at all times," House Rule 26 states.

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Idaho Supreme Court justices struggled with the state’s ski area liability law on Friday during arguments in a major lawsuit against Sun Valley Resort, saying the law as written is contradictory and difficult to interpret, report @idahocapitalsun.com and @statesnewsroom.com.

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Even though the Trump administration said it would not stop payments to individuals and courts have ordered the administration to resume the programs, many farmers are awaiting payments on their contracts and have not been told when or if they can expect to receive expected funding.

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Some legislators had questions about the new bill, including how it affects nonpartisan offices, such as city council or school board positions.

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“Marriage is not an easy thing. Marriage takes work, whether you’re same sex or heterosexual partners. What makes it sacred is love and respect, and that’s not a function of gender,” Rabbi Dan Fink said.

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The Idaho House of Representatives voted Friday to increase the grocery tax credit Idahoans receive to offset the sales tax collected on food.

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A new bill introduced Friday morning in the Idaho Legislature would prohibit all Idaho employers from hiring non U.S. citizens who do not have the legal authorization to work in the United States.

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COMMENTARY | Reduced health care access will in turn lead to worsening health outcomes for Idahoans, writes guest columnist Emina Gulbis.

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The bill does not explicitly say the words “drag shows.” However, in a press release, the Idaho Family Policy Center said the legislation was inspired by drag shows held in public parks in Coeur d’Alene and Boise.

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The bill increases the annual tax credit that Idahoans receive each year from $120 to $155.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secured Senate confirmation Thursday to become secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, overcoming concerns about dozens of false or misleading statements he has made regarding vaccine safety.

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COMMENTARY | Repealing Medicaid expansion means returning to a harmful reality where tens of thousands of Idahoans live in the coverage gap, writes guest columnist Kelly McGrath.

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GOP lawmakers plan to use the special legislative procedure to enact substantial changes to border security, defense, energy and tax law, as well as major spending reductions. If they succeed, there will be no Democratic votes needed.

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House Bill 138, by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, requires Idaho to enact 11 Medicaid policy changes or repeal Medicaid expansion — a policy that lets more low-income Idahoans be eligible for the health insurance assistance program.

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A bill to limit the kinds of flags a government entity can use on its property is moving forward to the floor of the Idaho House of Representatives. idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/bill-...

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The Idaho Senate could soon vote on a bill that would prohibit local governments, health districts and school districts from mandating that an individual must wear a mask of face covering to prevent the spread of an infectious disease.

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Democrats predict a substantial portion of those cuts will be made to Medicaid, which is the nation’s health care and long-term care program for 80 million people with low incomes, run in partnership with states.

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The Idaho House State Affairs Committee voted to advance the bill to the House floor with a recommendation that it pass.

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COMMENTARY | Presidents have often wanted to short circuit the lawful process, but have been stymied at every turn – well, until now, writes guest columnist Jim Jones.

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Margie Gonzalez retired after 28 years with the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs. It was a bittersweet decision, but she said its time for a new generation of Idaho Hispanics to step into leadership positions like hers. idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/10/i...

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Sen. Lindsey Graham said following a closed-door briefing with border czar Tom Homan and White House budget director Russ Vought that the two “begged” lawmakers to quickly provide more funding for border security.

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