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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 3h

USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children — known as WIC — has relied on short-term funds amid the shutdown. That has worried advocates as states are left to fill the gaps when the money runs out.

Nutrition program for women, infants and children to stay afloat through end of month • Idaho Capital Sun

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is infusing $300 million into WIC to keep it running through October during the government shutdown.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 5h

The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing shutdown.

Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown • Idaho Capital Sun

The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the shutdown.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 6h

COMMENTARY | This law will contribute significantly to the continued gutting of our public school system for the benefit of a select and elite few, writes guest columnist Tom Arkoosh. #idleg #idpol

Idaho cannot afford private education tax credits provided by House Bill 93 for the rich • Idaho Capital Sun

House Bill 93 will contribute significantly to the continued gutting of Idaho's public school system and its funding, writes Tom Arkoosh.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 8h

A new prison population report from the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics, released before the federal shutdown, shows that 1,254,224 people were incarcerated in state and federal prisons on the last day of 2023 — an increase of 24,081 people from the year before, or about 2%.

US prison population rises for second straight year • Idaho Capital Sun

The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 9h

Just three states — Arkansas, Idaho and Virginia — enacted laws this session that establish or amend rules for law enforcement agencies using the high-tech camera systems and the manner in which license plate data should be stored. #idleg #idpol

Despite widespread interest, only 3 states passed license plate reader laws this year • Idaho Capital Sun

Lawmakers in at least 16 states this year introduced bills to regulate the use of automated license plate readers that collect data.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 10h

As disability care providers warn that new cuts could push them over the edge, Idaho officials say the state is trying to carve out their services from Medicaid provider pay cuts.

Idaho Medicaid cuts could force disability providers to close. The state wants to exempt services. • Idaho Capital Sun

Idaho is looking to exempt some disability care services from Medicaid provider reimbursement rate cuts announced to avoid a budget shortfall.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 3d

President Donald Trump threatened to add a 100% tariff rate on Chinese goods Friday, saying in a social media post he was responding to export controls from the world’s second-largest economy.

Trump pledges additional 100% tariffs on China by Nov. 1 • Idaho Capital Sun

President Donald Trump threatened to add a 100% tariff rate on Chinese goods, saying he was responding to export controls.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 3d

No decisions have been made, but state officials are discussing the possibility of additional cuts and deeper cuts, said Lori Wolff, administrator of the Idaho Division of Financial Management. #idleg #idpol

Idaho projected to end fiscal year with unconstitutional $56.6M state budget deficit • Idaho Capital Sun

The Idaho Constitution prohibits the state from running a budget deficit where expenses exceed available revenue.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 3d

COMMENTARY | The Gem State recently took two important steps demonstrating its commitment to unleashing the potential of nuclear energy, writes guest columnist Sam Cardwell. #idpol

Idaho is powering up its nuclear efforts to fill the energy demands of the future • Idaho Capital Sun

Idaho took two important steps demonstrating its commitment to unleashing the potential of nuclear energy, writes Sam Cardwell.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 3d

The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns and one that could significantly reshape the size and scope of the government.

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown • Idaho Capital Sun

The Trump administration has begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns.

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A lot of Idahoans on Medicaid expansion work for big businesses, and even public colleges and government entities.

Walmart, one of the biggest private business in Idaho, had the most employees on the public assistance program. #idleg #idpol

Where do people on Idaho Medicaid expansion work? A lot of big companies. • Idaho Capital Sun

Hundreds of Idaho employees for major companies, colleges and governments are on Medicaid expansion, new state report shows.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 3d

The report by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare details how hundreds of employees for major companies — and even public colleges and government entities — are on the public assistance program.

Where do people on Idaho Medicaid expansion work? A lot of big companies. • Idaho Capital Sun

Hundreds of Idaho employees for major companies, colleges and governments are on Medicaid expansion, new state report shows.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 4d

“I am overwhelmed with calls from people all over the state who are frustrated and afraid about the things that are happening in their health care,” Idaho Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow said. #idleg #idpol

Democratic Idaho legislator calls on Congress to extend health insurance tax credits • Idaho Capital Sun

Open enrollment on the Your Health Idaho health insurance exchange opens on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 15.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 4d

The group of current Republican attorneys general, including Idaho AG Raúl Labrador, argued their states are harmed by the protests in Chicago and other cities that impede federal ICE officers from doing their jobs.

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops • Idaho Capital Sun

The former governors said Trump’s federalization and deployment of the National Guard to Chicago upends the balance between state and federal powers.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 4d

Senate Democrats and some Republicans have expressed skepticism about claims from the Trump administration that the boats were affiliated with drug cartels and have pushed the White House for more information on the boat strikes.

US Senate rejects restriction of military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean • Idaho Capital Sun

The U.S. Senate did not advance a resolution designed to curb the president’s power regarding military actions abroad after the Trump administration ordered four strikes on boats in the Caribbean.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 4d

The Nature Conservancy reached a milestone after helping secure a conservation easement on a 5,368-acre ranch near the Pioneer Mountains. The easement put the organization and its partners over the milestone of protecting a cumulative 100,000 acres in central Idaho since 2007.

Ranchers and conservationists partner to protect central Idaho wildlife habitat • Idaho Capital Sun

The Nature Conservancy and its partners have worked to protect 100,000 acres of land in central Idaho for wildlife habitat since 2007.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 5d

Grijalva has vowed to be the 218th and final signature needed on a bipartisan petition to force a vote on the measure.

US House GOP delays seating Rep.-elect Grijalva, potential deciding vote on Epstein petition • Idaho Capital Sun

U.S. House Democrats failed again Wednesday to force Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 5d

The Federal Aviation Administration reported no travel delays due to staffing levels at U.S. air traffic control facilities Wednesday, following a day of some delays related to above-average absences at a handful of facilities.

Air traffic control staffing steady, but stress during shutdown worries DOT • Idaho Capital Sun

Air traffic controllers are essential to the nation’s transportation system and must continue to work during a federal government shutdown.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 5d

Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears • Idaho Capital Sun

Congress has one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 5d

The clinics will focus on family law, employment issues, estate planning, and helping military members with end-of-life planning.

Looking for pro bono legal help in Idaho? Clinics planned week of Oct. 19. • Idaho Capital Sun

The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program is hosting legal clinics the week of Oct. 19 to 25 to celebrate pro bono week.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 5d

Comey faces up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000 for each charge.

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump • Idaho Capital Sun

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 5d

COMMENTARY | The WCA has joined forces with the Children’s Home Society and the Idaho Youth Ranch to address this crisis head-on, writes guest columnist Bea Black.

Treasure Valley youth deserve better. Our mental health coalition is taking action. • Idaho Capital Sun

The WCA has joined forces with the Children’s Home Society and the Idaho Youth Ranch to address kids' mental health, writes Bea Black.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 5d

Idaho legislators serving on the state’s budget committee took their first look Tuesday at a new online budget tool they say will help them drill deeper into budgets for all state agencies and departments. #idleg #idpol

Idaho Legislature unveils new online transparency tool to dig into state’s ‘base’ budgets • Idaho Capital Sun

The new budget base builder tool is free to the public by clicking on the base budget dashboards header on the Idaho Legislature's website.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 6d

U.S. Senate candidate Todd Achilles of Boise filed a complaint alleging that U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz violated the Hatch Act by displaying what Achilles called “overtly partisan messages” appearing on the Forest Service’s websites. #idpol

U.S. Senate candidate in Idaho files complaint about government shutdown message on forest websites • Idaho Capital Sun

Former Idaho legislator turned independent U.S. Senate candidate Todd Achilles has filed a complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel about messages regarding the U.S. government shutdown that ...

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 6d

COMMENTARY | Crapo, it seems clear, has been stonewalling any effort to force release of material that members of his staff reviewed more than 18 months ago, writes guest columnist Marc Johnson. #idpol

Idaho's U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo and the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files • Idaho Capital Sun

Idaho's U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo has been stonewalling an effort release Epstein materials that his staff reviewed more than 18 months ago.

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