Title IX Fight: The U.S. Department of Education reinstated 2020 Title IX rules, rescinding Biden-era protections tied to sexual orientation and gender identity and restoring sex-based definitions that critics say will restrict transgender students’ access to sports and facilities. Idaho Ballot Prep: Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane says the Official Idaho Voter Pamphlet is arriving statewide ahead of the Nov. 3 election, urging voters to review statewide questions and voting options. College Sports Policy: Idaho’s U.S. senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch backed the Protect College Sports Act, sending it to the House and aiming to standardize NIL and transfer rules nationwide. Grizzly Delisting Plan: A top U.S. Fish and Wildlife official told Idaho lawmakers the Trump administration will push to remove grizzlies from the endangered list once a proposed rule is finalized, with a “belt-and-suspenders” safety net if court fights stall. Healthcare Contract Fallout: A state legislative task force is investigating insurer practices after an Idaho hospital-insurer dispute left patients temporarily out of network. Public Safety & Local Crime: Coeur d’Alene police are investigating a downtown shooting; a suspect was arrested after allegedly firing at an ex-wife. State Finance: Idaho treasurer candidates are contrasting investment approaches as Julie Ellsworth faces Democrat Kevin Jones. Elections & Community Outreach: A Boise-area nonprofit is working to close the Hispanic and Latino voter information gap ahead of the midterms.