Eric Tegethoff
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The state is again targeting diversity and inclusion efforts on college campuses.
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Idaho has suspended enrollment in a child-care benefits program, and families are expected to feel the squeeze.
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Idaho has the fewest doctors per capita of any state in the country. Advanced technology in Idaho college classrooms could help the state retain more health care workers.
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Wildlife corridor conservation is a top issue for hunters and anglers in the West. Advocates say the federal government could do more to support this work.
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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 provision could slow down wind power's rollout.
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Pandemic-related SNAP benefits ended in March, causing thousands to fall off the "hunger cliff."
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Selenium and other pollutants from coal mines across the northern Idaho border are impacting fish species in the Kootenai River.
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Flowers are largely imported in the United States, which comes with a big environmental footprint. The "Slow Flower Movement" is popularizing locally grown flowers.
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A new initiative in Idaho is seeking public input on the quality of the internet connection. Rural communities especially struggle with broadband access.
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The program is geared toward people with low to moderate incomes and can help people of any age.