Tagged: idaho legislature

Medicaid expansion advances in Legislature

By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff

Slowly but surely, Medicaid expansion is making its way through the Idaho Legislature.

Funding for the expansion, which was mandated by voters through a ballot …

This week at the Capitol

By Sen. Maryanne Jordan
Reader Contributor

Rep. Sue Chew is helping fight soaring drug prices by expanding who can donate unused medications and what organizations can receive them. On Monday, …

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