IDAHO POLITICS

Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Idaho's Health Insurance Crisis: Who's Really Affected?

Idaho is facing a serious issue with health insurance costs. Many people will soon see their premiums go up a lot. Some say this is because the government is giving too much help to people who don't need it. But that's not the whole story. The truth is, the changes will hit lower-income families the hardest. For example, someone making $28, 000 a year could see thei...

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Idaho's Medicaid Expansion: A Political Tug of War

Idaho's Medicaid expansion is under the microscope. Lawmakers are debating a bill that could potentially end the program. This bill, proposed by Rep. Jordan Redman, aims to implement 11 new policies by July or risk repealing the expansion. Redman insists that his bill isn't about ending Medicaid expansion, but rather about making it more accountable and cost-effectiv...

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Carter's Impact: A Surprising Connection to Idaho

Did you know that the late President Jimmy Carter, a peanut farmer from Georgia, left a mark on Idaho's political landscape? Long before he became the 39th President of the United States, Carter considered Idaho Senator Frank Church for the role of vice president during his presidential campaign in 1976. Although Church wasn't chosen, he later played a significant ro...

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Idaho's Vote Dilemma: Ranked Choice or Traditional?

You're standing in a voting booth. Suddenly, you realize you can rank your favorite candidates, not just pick one. Sounds cool, huh? That's what Idaho's Proposition 1 is all about—bringing in Ranked Choice Voting. But hold on, it's not that simple. This system can be a bit confusing. Imagine if someone sneaks in a fake candidate to mess with voters' minds? It's not j...

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