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Idaho Republican lawmakers are close to finalizing new eligibility rules for those receiving health insurance through the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
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James Dawson/Boise State Public RadioAfter sitting on several immigration bills from the House, Senate Republican leaders have introduced their own measures in the waning days of the session. -
Glenn Landberg/Treefort Music FestThe Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies have discouraged some musicians from coming to the Treefort Music Fest this year.
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Gemma Gaudette/Boise State Public RadioIdaho’s digital learning platform for public schools could soon get half of its budget cut under a bill passed by the House Wednesday. -
Gerald Herbert/AP/APA bill from the Catholic Diocese of Boise that would’ve allowed churches to spend money on certain political campaigns without revealing their donors is dead for now.
Recent News
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Boise’s 14th annual Treefort Music Fest is this week, and that means street closures, limited parking, and more pedestrians in Downtown Boise. -
Wary of federal intrusion, Idaho passed a law three decades ago allowing it to sidestep so-called motor-voter laws. The exemption and the sentiment behind it are fueling resistance to President Donald Trump’s Justice Department. -
“You can see the energy level increase when they eat. It’s not surprising that this was enormously successful across so many demographics and in so many different ways.” -
The Guttmacher Institute has a new analysis on how many abortions happened in 2025. -
When looking at all Treefort Music Fest has to offer … one may get easily overwhelmed. But don’t worry, we are here to break it all down for you and make it easily accessible!
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