IDAHO & REGIONAL NEWS HEADLINES Immigration & Healthcare A North Idaho lawmaker has introduced a bill requiring some hospitals to report how many undocumented patients they serve. Hospitals would submit that data to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The bill now moves forward for a public hearing. Fire & Emergency Response Fire crews…

IDAHO STATE & POLITICS BUDGET WATCHIdaho lawmakers are reviewing possible new budget cuts, on top of the three percent ordered by Governor Brad Little last summer. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee says additional cuts may be needed due to revenue uncertainty and federal tax changes under President Donald Trump. State budget chief Lori Wolff warns deeper…

IDAHO POLITICS & STATE GOVERNMENT HB 559 Advances: Tax Cuts vs. Budget Reality An Idaho House of Representatives committee has advanced House Bill 559, which would align state tax policy with recent federal tax cuts.Sponsor Jeff Ehlers argues the bill would provide relief for Idaho taxpayers. Critics, however, warn the change could cost the state…