The plight of Idaho’s working poor is a day-to-day struggle. This is especially true for rural families who live with underfunded schools, low wages, and limited access to childcare and early-childhood education. Thankfully, however, tens of thousands of Idaho families will soon have access to quality healthcare through voter-approved Medicaid …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The people of Idaho have a lot to be proud of even if their elected leaders do not. Nearly two-thirds of Idaho voters approved Medicaid expansion last November, ushering in the most positive and transformative legislative feat in a generation. Medicaid expansion is a colossal achievement:
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Last Friday, the Idaho House of Representatives voted 40-30 to pass Senate Bill 1159, legislation that would essentially revoke our constitutional right to organize citizen ballot initiatives. The bill will move to the governor’s desk sometime this week for either a signature or a veto.
On Monday, Feb. 4 at noon, hundreds will gather on the steps of the Capitol with a simple message: It’s time for our legislators to honor the will of the voters and fund Medicaid expansion without restrictions.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
