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    Idaho Matters

    Idaho Matters is a wonderful way to stay up to date, meet people and understand there’s much more to this great state. Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, it features arts and politics, growth and education, and the interesting stories that make Idaho unique. Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the “Talk To Us” feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app.

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    The story behind the portrait: A closer look at President Abraham Lincoln Feb 07, 2023
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    Statue of Abraham Lincoln at the State Capitol in Boise, Idaho.
    Statue of Abraham Lincoln at the State Capitol in Boise, Idaho.(A. Wee / Flickr)

    This Sunday will mark the 214th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. And as we approach this anniversary we are reminded of Lincoln's ties to Idaho.

    In March of 1863 he signed the act that created the Idaho territory and today you don’t have to look far to see statues of the famous president, with one of the oldest Lincoln Monuments in the Western U.S. sitting in front of the Idaho Statehouse.

    Morning Edition host George Prentice sat down with author Leonard Marcus to learn a little bit more about Lincoln and talk about his new book Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait.

    Fentanyl overdoses are on the rise in Idaho Feb 07, 2023
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    The picture on the left is an image of a legitimate Oxycodone pill. The picture on the right is an image of counterfeit Oxycodone pills.
    The picture on the left is an image of a legitimate Oxycodone pill. The picture on the right is an image of counterfeit Oxycodone pills.( United States Attorney's Office District of Idaho)

    Last week two men from Idaho Falls were each sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine.

    During the investigation police found 12,000 fentanyl pills in a storage unit in Idaho Falls. According to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho this is not an isolated occurrence in the Gem State.

    In April two men plead guilty to drug trafficking after police found almost a pound of counterfeit oxycodone that was laced with fentanyl. There was another federal case in February and another a few months before that.

    It only takes two milligrams of fentanyl to kill someone, that’s the equivalent of a few grains of salt, and counterfeit pills are often laced with fentanyl, with no way of knowing if that pill is lethal.

    U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho, Josh Hurwit, joins Idaho Matters to talk more about the problem.

    COVID-19 and a lack of affordable housing leads to an increase in pet surrenders Feb 06, 2023
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    A dog eagerly awaits adoption in an animal shelter.
    A dog eagerly awaits adoption in an animal shelter.(iStockphoto.com)

    Many animal shelters in our region are bursting with unwanted cats and dogs and the problem is linked to COVID-19 and the nation’s housing crisis.

    First, Wyoming Public Radio’s Eric Vigil takes us to a shelter for the Mountain West News Bureau. Then Boise State Public Radio's Troy Oppie looks at how Treasure Valley pet shelters are feeling the strain of animal surrenders.

    Blaine County housing crisis prompts possible new tax Feb 06, 2023
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    Affordable housing has reached a crisis point in Blaine County as real estate prices continue to skyrocket.

    Ketchum officials want to raise $1.5 million for affordable housing through a local option tax, which could be on the ballot in May. Then it would be up to voters and the initiative would need 66% of the vote to pass.

    Amanda Breen is a member of the Ketchum City Council and she sat down with Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk about affordable housing.

    Idaho group helps raise awareness of crisis in Iran Feb 06, 2023
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    The Iranian Revolution in 1979 marked a turning point in the country’s history, leading to destabilization, protests and government crackdowns, especially on protesters.

    In September Human Rights Watch reported that Iranian security forces killed protesters in what has become known as Bloody Friday.

    Arvin Farid is Iranian by birth and American by choice. He was just a child in Iran in 1979 during the Iranian Revolution.

    Now when he isn’t teaching civil engineering at Boise State University he works to raise awareness in Idaho of what’s happening in Iran and he joins Idaho Matters to talk more about the problem.

    Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 3, 2023 Feb 03, 2023
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    A proposed bill could eliminate marriage licenses, Idaho legislatures modify testimony ban for minors, a push for more career technical education funding, how federal officials are addressing the crisis of missing indigenous people and Mountain Home may soon have a new casino.

    It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up-to-date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

    Our journalist panel today:

    • Will Walkey, Reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau and Wyoming Public Media
    • Scott McIntosh, Opinion Editor at the Idaho Statesman
    • Gretchen Parsons, Managing Editor with BoiseDev.com
    • Sadie Dittenber, Reporter with Idaho Ed News
    • Clark Corbin with the Idaho Capital Sun
    A look at school choice: Should public money go to private schools? Feb 02, 2023
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    The debate over school choice is heating up in Idaho. Earlier this week, the Senate Education Committee introduced a proposal to repeal our state’s Blaine Amendment, which is a clause that bans public spending on religious schools.

    And last week conservative Idaho legislators released language for a bill that would create education savings accounts, basically allowing parents to use public money for private school tuition.

    So, bottom line, what does all of this mean for taxpayers, parents and students? Not to mention how this would impact schools both urban and rural.

    Kevin Richert with Idaho Education News, Terry Ryan CEO of Bluum and Will Overgaard, retired Superintendent of the Weiser School District join Idaho Matters to talk more in-depth about this.

    Controversy at the Oscars: What to Watch with Idaho Matters Feb 02, 2023
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    Netflix subscribers listen up because there are changes afoot! There’s also a big controversy going on over an Oscar nomination and Harrison Ford has been very busy.

    Our resident movie critic George Prentice joins Idaho Matters to catch us up on the latest news from Hollywood.

    Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: February 1, 2022 Feb 01, 2023
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    Earlier this week, the Biden administration announced it plans to let the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency expire in May.

    During the announcement, the White House said it’s a sign that federal officials believe the pandemic has moved into a new, less dire phase. As you might imagine this move carries both symbolic weight and real-world consequences.

    Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System and current member of the Idaho Coronavirus Task Force, joins Idaho Matters to help break this down.

    Up to 150,000 Idahoans could lose their Medicaid benefits Feb 01, 2023
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    A screening test for signs of Alzheimer's disease takes only a few minutes, but many doctors don't perform one during older people's annual wellness visits.
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    Starting today 150,000 people in Idaho who are on Medicaid will get a letter in the mail that says if they can’t prove they are still eligible for coverage they’ll be kicked out of the health insurance program. That could leave tens of thousands of people without health care coverage.

    The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has resources in place to help folks who get one of these letters and has this advice:

    "Those who currently receive Medicaid should take action to make sure they receive notices about their benefits and re-evaluations. They should report any changes in their household information, including phone number and address. To report any changes or confirm information, call DHW at 877-456-1233, email MyBenefits@dhw.idaho.gov, or visit idalink.idaho.gov."

    Melissa Davlin is the host of Idaho Reports on Idaho Public Television and she joins Idaho Matters to tell us more.

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