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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism, and a right to IVF is again voted down in the US Senate.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

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Telehealth was expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic when Americans were under lockdown orders. (supamotion/Adobe Stock)
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 …

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The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Idaho's abortion ban will have ramifications for health-care providers in the state. (JudithAnne/Adobe Stock)
ID abortion law before SCOTUS this week

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week on Idaho's near-total abortion ban. Idaho v. United States is on the docket for Wednesday…

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Taxes are due on April 15, unless the filer requests an extension. (Pcess609/Adobe Stock)
Tax filing fears? Free assistance available in ID

People feeling stressed out about tax season have an option for free assistance in Idaho. The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide program is setting up sites …

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Idaho scored low on nearly every metric of a report analyzing the state's transportation spending policy. (Jacob/Adobe Stock)
Report: Idaho in bottom 10 for transportation spending policies

Idaho is in the bottom ten in a report ranking states' spending on transportation. With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act …

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Students get money tips during Financial Planning Month

October is Financial Planning Month, and an engaging event is helping high schoolers think about their money-managing futures. More than 90 Bite of …

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To avoid scams, people are advised not to share personal information with unknown callers. (terovesalainen/Adobe Stock)
To prevent fraud, better to be 'rude' than 'robbed'

Fraud prevention experts are getting the word out in Idaho on how to avoid scams. Events across the state in October aim to help people identify and …

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Only 29% of respondents to a recent AARP survey said they had a backup power generator. (Oleksandr/Adobe Stock)
ID Event to Help Idahoans Prepare for Disasters

Next week, AARP Idaho is holding a town hall on preparing for disasters before they strike. On Tuesday, the regional Federal Emergency Management …

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The installed capacity of Idaho wind energy is 973 MW, according to the American Clean Power Association. (Steven/Adobe Stock)
Congress Spending Bill Rider Could Slow Down ID Wind Energy Installation

A spending bill in Washington, D.C. includes a provision to conduct further study of wind energy before its installation in Idaho. Critics say the …

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There were more than 3.3 million visits to Yellowstone National Park in 2022. (done4today/Adobe STock)
Alternatives Available to Overcrowding in National Parks

America's national parks are bracing for another record year of attendance, but overcrowding in the parks could take away some of their magic…

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The Silicon Valley Bank is effectively under the control of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation after the bank's failure. (JHVEPhoto/Adobe Stock)
After Banks' Failures, Credit Unions Tout Independent Structure

The collapse of two banks has put the U.S. financial sector into focus this week. Some are considering the alternative structures of institutions …

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Idaho's broadband delivery is patchy, in part because of its unique geography. (hansenn/Adobe Stock)
Initiative Seeks to 'Link Up Idaho' to Fast Internet

A stable internet connection is key in today's world and Idaho wants to ensure everyone has reliable access. The state's Link Up Idaho initiative is …

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More states are implementing financial literacy courses in high school. (BillionPhotos.com/Adobe Stock)
ID Bill Fills Financial Education Hole for High School Students

Learning how to manage your finances is an important skill, but one educators believe many young people lack. A bill in the Idaho Legislature would …

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