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Idaho in 2025: A Year of Change and Challenges

December 31, 2025

Idaho faced a lot of changes and tough times in 2025. The year was marked by big events that had a strong impact on the state. One of the most talked-about incidents was the mass arrest at the Wilder horse track. Over 200 law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, showed up and took people away

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

October 17, 2025

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 th

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Idaho's Medicaid Expansion: A Political Tug of War

February 16, 2025

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 exp

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Jimmy Carter's Impact: A Surprising Connection to Idaho

December 31, 2024

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

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Idaho's Vote Dilemma: Ranked Choice or Traditional?

October 9, 2024

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 some