Trump administration cuts funds to state health departments. Idaho could lose millions

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare could lose millions of dollars in the latest round of federal funding cuts from the Trump administration.

MEDICAID: Cuts could put seniors on the streets

If Medicaid is cut, the 64% of Idaho seniors in nursing homes will be put out either into their relatives’ care or on the street according to the estimate I found today. With the few paying seniors left, many nursing homes will just close.

IRS: Cuts benefit the wealthy

Trump just cut the number of IRS agents, making them unable to continue collecting billions in back taxes from wealthy tax slackers. Those IRS agents were bringing in a lot more revenue than they were costing in wages.

Petition asking Crapo to defend Medicaid receives thousands of signatures

A petition letter calling on Senator Mike Crapo to protect Medicaid during budget negotiations has been delivered to several of Crapo's offices throughout the state, including his Coeur d'Alene office.

Idaho continues its ‘historic’ tax cuts. Here’s what residents can expect

Idaho residents can expect to see more property tax relief after Gov. Brad Little signs a bill into law that would cut $100 million in taxes a year.

Senate passes higher ed budgets including $4 million cut to BSU, UI

Both of the Senate Democrats who serve on JFAC spoke in reluctant support of the bill, while bemoaning the cuts to the state’s two largest universities. JFAC has repeatedly questioned university presidents, especially of UI and Boise State, about positions, courses and programs related to DEI, and has included language in budget bills that prohibit funds from going toward them.

Idaho governor signs property tax relief bill

Idaho Gov. Brad Little and legislative leaders stood in the driveway a young family’s home Wednesday to sign House Bill 304, which will provide around $100 million to school facilities and property tax relief.

‘Recreation nightmare’ in Idaho? Forest Service job cuts could be a literal mess

On a summer day, thousands of people will drive along popular highways through Idaho’s national forests. Hundreds will float along river rapids, pitch tents at campsites or hike from a trailhead. And they’ll pass — and likely use — the vault toilets the dot the highway routes, campgrounds and day use sites.

VETERANS PRESS: VA Medical Center Expansion of Eligibility due to Early Implementation of PACT Act

Beginning March 5, 2024, three new cohorts of Veterans will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. The three cohorts are: Veterans who participated in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA), as defined by law, while serving on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.

Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply farmers with water and protect communities from floods, employees and industry experts warn.

TAX CUTS: Ever-increasing federal deficit

What is it that makes America “great?” Is it bullying our neighbors? Is it threatening other nations while cozying up to authoritative regimes? Is it oppressing marginalized people within our borders? Is it enacting legislation that takes money from those who have the least and gives it to those who don’t need it? Is it denying those who are in need access to the help that we can provide for them, both within our nation and across the world? Are these the marks of a great nation? Or perhaps it is a smokescreen meant to divert our attention from what is being done to our government.

Idaho Legislature unanimously passes media shield law bill protecting journalists’ sources

Both chambers of the Idaho Legislature — on unanimous, bipartisan votes — passed a bill that would create a media shield law protecting sources who provide confidential information or documents to journalists.

Egg hunts, other spring fun to be found around North Idaho

Egg hunts, other spring fun to be found around North Idaho

Colorful eggs abound as Post Falls city staff prepare for a Q’emiln Park egg extravaganza.

Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming

Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.

Grocery Outlet holds grand opening of Post Falls location

Marked with a ribbon cutting to ‘unlock the savings,’ Grocery Outlet at Poleline Ave. and HWY 41 officially opened its doors Thursday morning.

Trump backs higher pay for wildland firefighters while DOGE cuts wildfire support staff

Wildland firefighters will keep a four-year-old pay hike under a GOP-led spending bill signed by President Donald Trump, but many worry that mass federal worker firings will leave the nation more vulnerable to wildfires.

House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown and they're daring Democrats to oppose it

House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30, pushing ahead with a go-it-alone strategy that seems certain to spark a major confrontation with Democrats over the contours of government spending.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signs new law to cut Medicaid expansion. Here’s what it means

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed into law a measure to curtail the state’s spending on its Medicaid expansion program, which provides health care coverage to lower-income Idaho residents. who earn too much to qualify for standard Medicaid but not enough for private insurance discounts.

Idaho grocery tax credit to rise

Will go to $155 from $120

The new law increases the grocery tax credit all Idahoans receive to $155 a year. Currently, most Idahoans receive a grocery tax credit of $120 per year.

FULCHER: Must stand up for retirees

Dear Editor, as a retiree, I worked my whole life and paid into Social Security and Medicare, expecting them to be there when I needed them.