Bill restricting DEI practices in Medicaid-funded care moves to Idaho Senate floor
BOISE, ID – An Idaho Senate committee on Tuesday advanced a bill prohibiting health care providers that accept Medicaid funding from using “DEI” — diversity, equity and inclusion — policies in employment, training and practice. The bill
Idaho Senate approves bill creating May presidential primary election
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Senate on Wednesday cleared a hurdle toward reinstating a presidential primary election in May after it was unintentionally eliminated in 2023. However, there’s a competing bill to reinstate a March presidential primary
Idaho budget committee approves cash and interest transfers in response to budget uncertainty
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Legislature’s budget committee approved a series of cash and interest payment transfers Wednesday that are intended to avoid a budget shortfall and leave a surplus cash balance in the state budget. New
Dworshak Dam increases releases to manage spring runoff and flood risk
AHSAHKA, ID— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District announced Wednesday that Dworshak Dam is increasing water releases to manage flood risk as spring runoff approaches. Officials said releases from the dam are being raised
EPA to allow summer sales of E15 fuel amid rising gas prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allow gas stations to sell a blended fuel containing 15% ethanol into the summer season in an effort to lower gas prices, Administrator Lee Zeldin said Wednesday. The
“No Kings” protest set for Saturday in Clarkston
CLARKSTON, WA — A “No Kings 3.0” protest is planned for Saturday, March 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at the intersection of 5th and Bridge Streets in Clarkston. The event is part of a nationwide day
Idaho veterans with disabilities eligible for property tax reduction, April 15 deadline
BOISE, ID— Some Idaho veterans with disabilities may qualify for a property tax reduction of up to $1,500 on their primary residence, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. The benefit applies to a veteran’s home and
National medical school accreditor drops remaining DEI requirements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The largest and only national accrediting body for medical schools has dropped its remaining diversity, equity and inclusion language from its accreditation standards. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education recently released its 2027–2028 standards,
High-value WA home listings increase by 65% after income tax passage
OLYMPIA, WA – The number of high-priced homes listed for sale in Washington state that cost $2 million or more increased significantly the day after the state legislature passed an income tax on millionaires, according to data
Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gas prices are climbing again across the United States — with little clarity on where prices are headed next — spurring proposals for state gas tax holidays in the hopes of offering drivers some