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Idaho, following national trends, is facing an aging population as birthrates decline and the baby boomer generation get...
11/26/2025

Idaho, following national trends, is facing an aging population as birthrates decline and the baby boomer generation gets older.

The Idaho Department of Labor released the 2025 Profile of Rural report examining population, migration, crime, and other characteristics.

Since August, more than two dozen Idahoans have reported they’ve become ill after drinking raw milk, the Idaho Departmen...
11/25/2025

Since August, more than two dozen Idahoans have reported they’ve become ill after drinking raw milk, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says.

Since August, more than two dozen Idahoans reported illnesses after drinking raw milk, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says.

About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling of...
11/25/2025

About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling of immigration and 61% saying his policies have worsened the economy, a new report by the Pew Research Center found.

A majority of U.S. Latinos increasingly disapprove of the immigration and economic policies of the second Trump administration.

The state of Idaho may need to come up with an additional $600 million to $1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2027 s...
11/25/2025

The state of Idaho may need to come up with an additional $600 million to $1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2027 state budget, Idaho’s top budget official and a legislative lobbyist said.

In order to address a projected budget deficit, Idaho legislators may order additional budget cuts or dip into state savings accounts.

Idahoans United for Women and Families announced last week that the group has collected more than 50,000 signatures so f...
11/25/2025

Idahoans United for Women and Families announced last week that the group has collected more than 50,000 signatures so far — out of the nearly 71,000 signatures needed.

Idahoans United for Women and Families announced it has collected more than 50,000 signatures so far out of the nearly 71,000 needed.

COMMENTARY | More than 20 mental health providers, and as many as six free counseling sessions, are available to help, w...
11/25/2025

COMMENTARY | More than 20 mental health providers, and as many as six free counseling sessions, are available to help, writes guest columnist Chuck Malloy.

More than 20 mental health providers, and as many as six free counseling sessions, are available to help, writes Chuck Malloy.

“There’s going to be some significant decisions that the Legislature is going to make this year, but I would project tha...
11/25/2025

“There’s going to be some significant decisions that the Legislature is going to make this year, but I would project that generally, the state will continue with their upward trajectory,” Little said.

Facing a budget deficit, Idaho lawmakers will "significant" decisions to make in 2026, Gov. Brad Little said in an AARP town hall.

The dispute between the Trump administration and the Associated Press erupted earlier this year after the wire service r...
11/24/2025

The dispute between the Trump administration and the Associated Press erupted earlier this year after the wire service refused to use the term Gulf of America, designated by Trump, for the body of water the AP continued to call the Gulf of Mexico.

A three-judge federal appeals panel grilled lawyers in a case that could overhaul press access to the Oval Office and Air Force One.

“This is critical care — without their medication, these patients pose a serious threat of harm to themselves or others,...
11/24/2025

“This is critical care — without their medication, these patients pose a serious threat of harm to themselves or others,” attorneys for the clinics wrote.

Clinics sue to stop plans by an Idaho Medicaid contractor, Magellan, to cut a critical service for people with severe mental illness

One issue of particular importance to Western states is the proliferation of data centers used to drive the artificial i...
11/24/2025

One issue of particular importance to Western states is the proliferation of data centers used to drive the artificial intelligence industry, and the unprecedented energy demands that have come with them.

The WGA featured three panel sessions on issues impacting Western states: data center energy demands, the upcoming reauthorization of the farm bill and the growing need for broadband internet in rural areas.

The new report also shows that wealthy Idahoans in the top 1% of earners – those with an annual income of $738,300 and a...
11/24/2025

The new report also shows that wealthy Idahoans in the top 1% of earners – those with an annual income of $738,300 and above – benefited the most from the income tax cuts.

A new report shows the Idaho Legislature reduced state revenue by a combined $4 billion through five income tax cuts passed since 2021.

According to a joint “Who Owns America” report, nearly 9% of residential parcels in 500 U.S. counties are owned by a cor...
11/24/2025

According to a joint “Who Owns America” report, nearly 9% of residential parcels in 500 U.S. counties are owned by a corporation. The concentrations exceed 20% in some cities, including St. Louis, Missouri; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Franklin, Ohio.

As corporate ownership of residential property rises, researchers warn the trend has complicated the housing market for first-time buyers.

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