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Trump announces new auto tariffs in a major trade war escalation; Florida child labor bill advances amid exploitation concerns; Indiana sets goal to boost 3rd grade reading proficiency; KY doctors: GOP lawmakers' attempt to clarify abortion ban confuses instead.

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Newly released Signalgate messages include highly classified data. Americans see legal political spending as corruption. Activists say cuts to Medicaid would hurt maternity care and cuts and changed rules at Social Security are causing customer service problems.

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Rural folks face significant clean air and water risks due to EPA cutbacks, a group of policymakers is working to expand rural healthcare via mobile clinics and a new study maps Montana's news landscape.

Idaho

Nearly 750 Idahoans have graduated from the WWAMI medical education program. (allexxandarx/Adobe Stock)
Doctors, Idahoans rise up to protect state's medical education program

Idaho legislation that would end the state's participation in a regional medical education program is facing a groundswell of opposition. WWAMI - …

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People who raise chickens say the process can serve educational purposes for kids. (Cavan/Adobe Stock)
'Egg-citing' ID bill lowers barriers for raising backyard chickens

A bill in the Idaho Legislature would lower restrictions for allowing chickens in residential areas. The impetus for the legislation from Sen…

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Pete Hegseth was confirmed by the Senate as Defense Secretary on Jan. 24. (U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza/Department of Defense)
Defense Sec. Hegseth tied to Christian nationalist church based in ID

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ties with a controversial church based in Idaho and critics said the church's Christian nationalist views could gui…

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More than half of respondents to a new poll in Idaho said habitat loss is a problem for fish and wildlife. (OLya_L/Adobe Stock)
Poll: Conservation important among voters in ID, West

Conservation of public lands remains a top priority for westerners, according to a new poll. The "Conservation in the West" poll from Colorado …

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At least eight states have introduced bills this session to protect pesticide companies. (irina_g/Adobe Stock)
Bill to legally protect pesticide companies could be coming to ID

Legislation to provide legal immunity for pesticide companies has been introduced in state capitols across the country and lawmakers in Boise could so…

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Federal pandemic relief for K-12 schools sent more than $680 million to Idaho. (Rob Seibel/Adobe Stock)
Report: ID students still recovering from pandemic slump

Idaho students still have not caught up to pre-pandemic levels in education, according to a new report. The third annual Education Recovery …

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The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide program is able to help a person with their past three years' returns. (RomanR/Adobe Stock)
Tax assistance available at sites across ID

Tax season is in full swing and locations are available across Idaho to assist people with preparing their returns. The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide …

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The Idaho legislative session is scheduled to last through April 10. (Eldon/Adobe Stock)
ID lawmakers seek to increase barriers for passing voter initiatives

Idaho lawmakers have introduced a slate of bills which would put up greater hurdles for passing voter-initiated ballot measures. Legislation this …

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Fruitland School District and other rural Idaho school districts say they are battling underfunding from state government. (Henryk Sadura/Adobe Stock)
School choice debate could impact funds for ID's rural schools

Idaho lawmakers are looking to expand options for students to go to schools other than public ones, but that could impact funds for rural schools…

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Rural Idaho children rely on Medicaid. More than 490,000 Idahoans live in rural communities. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)
Study: Rural Idahoans depend on Medicaid coverage

Rural communities in Idaho and other states rely heavily on Medicaid for health coverage, according to new research from the Georgetown University …

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The 2025 Idaho legislative session began Jan. 6. (Tracy King/Adobe Stock)
Medicaid expansion in play as ID Legislature gavels in

With state lawmakers back in Boise, changes could be coming to Medicaid. Voters approved Medicaid expansion in 2018, but Republican legislators have …

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The Stibnite Gold Project is located in the Payette National Forest near the town of Yellow Pine. (David Farnsworth/Adobe Stock)
Forest Service approves ID gold mine despite threats to water, public health

The U.S. Forest Service has given the go-ahead for a gold-mining project in central Idaho. If it receives state permits, the Stibnite Gold Project …

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