AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner addressed immigration, abortion and other issues at a candidate forum; incumbent Brad Little did not attend. Both said they opposed Idaho’s agreement to assist federal immigration enforcement. Pickens pledged to restore Medicaid and mental-health funding, while Stegner said he would repeal the parental-choice tax credit. November Ballot: Supporters and opponents of Idaho’s abortion-rights initiative, Prop 1, have raised millions as voters prepare to decide it. Another measure, HJR 4, would give the Legislature sole authority to legalize marijuana and other drugs. Health Care: Idaho’s Medicaid work requirements begin in January. Advocates say lawmakers should be held to their assurance that eligible residents won’t lose coverage. State Courts: Attorney General Raúl Labrador says he defeated a federal challenge to Idaho’s sex-offender registration law. Local Accountability: Police reports suggest Rathdrum’s former mayor Mike Hill may not have met the city-residency requirement while in office; the city attorney has asked for a determination.
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