Idaho
ID offers grants to improve confined animal operations
Idaho is accepting proposals for projects that improve confined animal feeding operations in the state. The operations - also known as CAFOs - can …
Report: Congress needs to act quickly, wisely on Medicare teleheath provisions
Telehealth has been key to health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some of the flexibilities for this type of care for Medicare …
SCOTUS presidential immunity decision puts democracy in peril, critic says
A U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity from prosecution is raising concerns about the power of the executive branch - and the future …
AARP grants of $49,000 support rural ID communities, housing
AARP has selected four projects in Idaho to receive $49,000 in grants. The projects were chosen by the organization's annual Community Challenge …
Biden administration's proposed heat rules would protect ID farmworkers
The Biden administration is proposing rules to protect workers from extreme heat. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said its …
SCOTUS turns down river dredge mining in ID without permit
A decision from the U.S. Supreme Court protects Idaho rivers from what conservation groups say are harmful mining practices. The justices rejected a …
Report: States can improve 988 crisis line
A new report examines the rollout of the 988 mental-health crisis line in each state, including Idaho. The national three-digit 988 Suicide and …
ID poll: Clean energy production, preserving nature compatible goals
A new poll shows Idahoans support the development of more clean energy in the state. In February, 500 likely Idaho voters were surveyed. Jillian …
SCOTUS decision in ID case allows emergency abortions – for now
A ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday will allow for abortions in emergency situations in Idaho - for now. The justices said they were …
As Rivers Month wraps up, action still needed to protect ID rivers
National Rivers Month comes to an end this week and conservation groups said it is a reminder more action is needed to protect Idaho's rivers…
ID recreation economy in focus during Great Outdoors Month
June is Great Outdoors Month, which underscores the importance of outdoor recreation in Idaho. As temperatures warm up, people are enjoying nature…
Report:ID ranks high in child well-being, education still concern
Idaho ranks 13th in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book measures how well states are …
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