ID: Consumer
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …