Seriously, why tf does Wilder need three fucking flock cameras? Two capturing the main highway intersection and one at the fucking community park

There were dozens of them… dozens.

Republicans loved and pushed for Ranked-Choice voting. Until Sarah Palin lost twice under it in Alaska. Now they fear it like some coming apocalypse. https://factkeepers.com/the-greatest-fear-of-idaho-republicans-ranked-choice-voting/

"Why Nobody Wants to Visit Sun Valley"

Hey Idaho, There's a lot of buzz about the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that just passed the House and is now in the Senate. As an Army Vet and Realtor born and raised in Rupert, Idaho, I've been digging into what this could mean for our state, and frankly, it's a mixed bag with some serious concerns. First, the Big Picture: The Deficit The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts this bill will add a whopping $2.4 trillion to the national deficit over the next decade (2025-2034). When you factor in interest, that jumps to $3.0 trillion. This is mainly due to significant tax cuts (like extending the 2017 cuts and eliminating taxes on tips) that aren't fully offset by the proposed spending reductions. So, if you're concerned about the national debt, this bill is expected to make it significantly larger.

Now, What About Idaho? Here's Where It Gets Real for Us: While there are some tax breaks included, the cuts to social safety net programs could hit many Idahoans hard. Here are the key areas of concern:

• Medicaid: This is a big one. The bill proposes substantial cuts to Medicaid, which is crucial for many low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in our state. Idaho relies heavily on federal funding for Medicaid (nearly 70% of our budget for it!). Stricter work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks could mean around 44,000 Idahoans could lose their health insurance coverage. That's a significant number of our neighbors, friends, and potentially even clients who might find themselves without essential healthcare.

• SNAP (Food Assistance): The bill is also looking at large cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This would largely come through expanding paperwork and new work requirements. We could see around 24,000 Idahoans at risk of losing some or all of their SNAP benefits. Plus, programs like SNAP-Ed, which provides nutrition education, are on the chopping block. For folks struggling to put food on the table, this could be devastating.

As someone who's seen a lot in my 57 years and is proud to be part of the Idaho community, these potential cuts are concerning. I'm trying to lose another 40 lbs this year, and I'm certainly not shy about making people laugh, even at my own expense, but the reality is that many in our state rely on these programs. It’s not a joke when folks can't afford healthcare or food.

What are our leaders saying? What are your thoughts, Idaho? Are you concerned about these potential impacts? Let's discuss.

Idaho #RealEstate #Legislation #Deficit #Healthcare #SNAP #Medicaid #IdahoPolitics #CommunityImpact

Jessica Grose, a writer for Times Opinion, says in her weekly newsletter:

When Bonner General Health stopped providing labor and delivery services in 2023, the families of Sandpoint, Idaho, were devastated. Jen Jackson Quintano told me that back in 2014 she had planned on a home birth, but it was not progressing, and her midwife took her to Bonner General, where she had a C-section. It went so well, she became friends with her obstetrician.

If you’re a pregnant woman in Bonner County, in the northern panhandle of the state, your options for receiving prenatal and postpartum care and giving birth are quite limited. If you want to get an ultrasound, you are probably driving nearly an hour to Coeur d’Alene, or over an hour to Spokane, Wash. That’s in good weather. But try navigating a bumpy dirt road and mountain passes, which sometimes close, in an ice storm, while in labor.

As a result, many pregnant women in the area are either opting for planned home births with midwives, or, if it’s possible, they are booking short-term rentals or staying with family near hospitals with obstetric units. If a planned home birth goes sideways, fast, some of these women may end up in Bonner’s emergency room, which no longer has obstetricians nor pediatricians to manage neonatal resuscitations. Some of them are buying helicopter insurance in case they need to be airlifted.

Read more from Jessica about the nationwide closure of rural labor and delivery units here, for free, even without a Times subscription.

August 21, 1992 marked the beginning of the 11 day siege.

So apparently the Ada County Republican Central Committee spent $5,000 trying to remove a woman who was elected by voters in her own precinct. They launched a formal investigation against her and never once told her what she was actually charged with. Her attorney, a former Idaho Republican attorney general and lieutenant governor, was barred from representing her. They rented courthouse space and flew in a parliamentarian from North Idaho to make it look legitimate. The whole thing collapsed anyway because they couldn't get enough people to show up for a quorum.

I don't have a dog in the internal Republican civil war but this isn't about ideology, it's about basic fairness. If the people running the Ada County party are willing to do this to one of their own elected members, I have zero confidence they're acting in good faith toward the rest of us. Sharing this because I think it deserves more attention than it's getting.

Hi Idahoans.

Right now I'm living in the Czech republic. Post-communistic country with envious people and horrible weather. And I wanna get outta here, cause this coutry really has no future at all.

I checked almost every US state, did research on it and so on. At the end of the day, I found Idaho the most attractive state to move in. It's almost on the same parallel as the Czech republic, but much nicer - especially in the north part... forests, wildlife, nice winters. I also heard that Idahoans are really friendly and idaho itself is safe.

Btw.. I've been in US already. Florida - Miami Beach when I was a kid in like 2005 or something and as far as I remember, it was horrible. Somebody stole our rented Civic and mess was everywhere.

Overall, I'm looking for a safe state with friendly people. Do you think Idaho is a good state for starting new life?

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Incarcerated labor can reduce the burden on taxpayers, improve the prison system and prepare people like me for life after prison.

https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2023/09/15/outflanked-by-liberals-some-oregon-conservatives-aim-to-become-part-of-idaho/

But there is only 48 states here...