Stories from Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Boise, ID– It’s now easier for eligible members of the deaf and hard of hearing community to access COVID-19 vaccinations thanks to a joint effort by Saint Alphonsus Health System and the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH). The program includes communication outreach, assistance with scheduling, vaccine clinic signage, on-site interpretation, and special masks that accommodate the particular needs of the deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) community.Saint Alphonsus’s new, centrally located vaccination clinic (former Gordman’s location, The Village at Meridian) welcomed its first eligible deaf and hard of hearing patients to experience the helpful accommodations. ...

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued a message to the people of Idaho today, reflecting on one year of Idaho’s pandemic fight. Saturday marks one year since Idaho’s first confirmed COVID-19 case. Governor Little’s statement follows:...

By Governor Brad Little - March 4, 2021 Our new president and the Democrat-led Congress are seeking to bail out big, poorly-managed states and punish states that have operated responsibly during the pandemic – a step that would saddle Idaho children with even greater debt and suppress economic prosperity for generations to come...

Blue Cross of Idaho sponsors a legislator-walking challenge every session, and over 60 legislators joined in the fun this year. I was able to average over 10,000 steps per day throughout the month of February and the Blue Cross will be donating $1,000 to the Mountain Home School District to purchase equipment or support an activity that enhances physical activity in the district...

S1110: The purpose of this legislation is to increase voter involvement and inclusivity in the voter initiative/referendum process. This will be accomplished by ensuring signatures are gathered from each of the 35 legislative districts, so every part of Idaho is included in this process. The bill passed the Senate with a vote of 26-9-0 and was introduced to the House. It was referred to the House State Affairs Committee...