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Hurricane Milton's outer bands reach Florida as millions of residents race to prepare or flee the path; ME 'living shorelines' counter rising sea levels and stronger storms; NC moms speak out on medical neglect in high-risk pregnancies; TN grant program funds early health care career pathways.

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President Biden cancels international travel as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, Arizona's early voting brings a focus on Native votes, SCOTUS considers ghost guns, and Nevada gets ready to decide on a voter ID measure.

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Hurricane Helene has some rural North Carolina towns worried larger communities might get more attention, there's mixed feelings about ranked choice voting on the Oregon ballot next month and New York farmers earn money feeding school kids.

Idaho

While it's possible to waive some court fees, name changes in Idaho can cost nearly $300. (Uladzislau/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Legal clinic in ID helps people through name change process

The legal process for a person to change their name can feel complicated. A workshop in Boise walked people through it. The Wrest Collective…

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A new report finds Idaho lawmakers have been adopted policies to improve elections. (Devin Allphin/Adobe Stock)

Monday, October 7, 2024

Reports: States adopting policies to increase voter access, secure elections

Election laws have been in the spotlight since 2020 - but despite the controversy, a new report finds many states have made election administration …

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The American Postal Workers Union represents more than 200,000 workers across the country. (MelissaMN/Adobe Stock)
Postal workers to hold day of action, ID rallies planned

U.S. postal workers will rally across the country on Tuesday to bring attention to their working conditions. An Idaho postal worker helped start the …

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Nationwide, AARP helped prepare taxes for about 1.7 million people. (cn0ra/Adobe Stock)
Search for ID volunteers begins as next tax season approaches

It may seem early, but as the year comes to end, the new tax year approaches. AARP provides free tax aide and they're looking for recruits. In …

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Teacher pay has largely stagnated across the country since the 1990s. (WavebreakmediaMicro/Adobe Stock0
Report: Teacher pay lags behind others with college degrees

Average teacher pay increased in 2023, but a new study shows it still lags far behind that of other college graduates. Average weekly wages for …

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If approved in November, Proposition 1 would change the way voters elect officials in primaries. (Tracy King/Adobe Stock)
Path cleared to November ballot for open primaries initiative

A proposal to end closed party primaries and use a ranked choice system will appear on the November ballot. With less than two months to the …

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Paraprofessionals from 15 districts make up the current cohort of Idaho State University's Paraprofessional to Certified Teacher Program. (Aubi Moon/Idaho State University)
ID program aims to grow teacher numbers across the state

A program is Idaho is aiming to close the teacher shortage gap by training people where they live. Idaho State University's Paraprofessional to …

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A group hopes to curb the country's divisive rhetoric through conversations. (Julien Eichinger/Adobe Stock)
ID project aims to heal democracy through conversation

An Idaho project is working to bridge the political divide harming the country's democracy. The United Vision Project facilitates meaningful …

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The average Social Security payout is a little more than $1,500 per month for retired Idahoans. (Lane Erickson/Adobe Stock)
Future of Social Security in spotlight at AARP ID town hall

The future of Social Security is a priority issue for many voters across the country. The interest on Social Security Trust Funds will run out of …

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The city of Eagle, Idaho, took the rare step of declaring itself a
ID city's 'non-sanctuary' status threatens most vulnerable, critics say

Groups are warning an Idaho city's decision to declare itself a non-sanctuary city could have far-reaching implications. The repercussions are still …

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A new report found there were 458 Clean Water Act violations at Idaho sewage treatment plants in 2023. (VIEWFOTO STUDIO/Adobe Stock)
Pollution violations continued at ID sewage plants in 2023, report says

A new report finds pollution violations at wastewater treatment plants have been a problem in more than half of Idaho's communities. The Idaho …

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Alex Adams, director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, introduced the foster family passport program at Lucky Peak State Park in Boise. (Idaho DHW)
ID offers free state park passes for foster families

Foster families will have free access to Idaho state parks under a new initiative. The Idaho State Park Foster Family Passport program will give …

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