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Sucking in Idaho

Posted on March 19, 2025 by ddxdx

Fred knew he was on the bubble. Federal workers all knew that, and he was a newbie, on probation since he’d been hired here in Canyon County from the station back east. His expertise was grass and range and he … Continue reading →

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We are Managed

Posted on March 14, 2025 by ddxdx

We’re Going to be Managed It looks like Medicaid in Idaho will now come under the “managed care” umbrella. I hope you don’t just shrug. But you probably will, since you don’t think this affects you. It does. It affects … Continue reading →

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Meetings= Together

Posted on March 14, 2025 by ddxdx

There are all kinds. There are the ones with minutes or the ones on the sidewalk. There are ones with published agenda and the ones over a couple beers. I admit I don’t always like meetings, especially when I don’t … Continue reading →

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Little Apples

Posted on March 14, 2025 by ddxdx

It appears Representative Jordan Redman has given up on his Idaho Medicaid Expansion repeal bill, HB 138. It barely passed the House and was headed to stormy waters in the Senate. You have to ask, why does this effort to … Continue reading →

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Bird Dog

Posted on February 20, 2025 by ddxdx

It’s a question if our (Idaho’s) Attorney General will still be in his role in a couple years. We all know he wants to be Governor. But I’m just giving him a heads up here, not that he asked. There’s … Continue reading →

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Now What?

Posted on January 23, 2025 by ddxdx

What Next? So, the talk is that the Republicans want to get rid of Medicaid. OK, but what next? There would be lots of ways to walk this program back. Let me remind you, nobody likes it. Doctors hate it … Continue reading →

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Who Are These Guys?

Posted on January 23, 2025 by ddxdx

Who Are These Guys? Well, I’m sure you’ve realized by now that the Idaho legislature is in session. I forgive you if you haven’t. Most Idahoans don’t even know who represents them in the legislature. I know this from experience. … Continue reading →

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Coroner Story: Cold and Dark

Posted on January 6, 2025 by ddxdx

Cold Dark Sid had a garage that could be a refuge. Table saw, work bench, but damn cold in the winter. Frost on the inside of the south windows when it got below 20 outside. But it was barely freezing … Continue reading →

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Faith or Dynamite

Posted on January 6, 2025 by ddxdx

Faith or Dynamite If Trumps nominees, Kennedy for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Dr. Oz to direct Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) are able to get confirmed by the Republican Senate, which I think they will, … Continue reading →

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Coroner Story: Dead Baby, Last

Posted on December 2, 2024 by ddxdx

This doesn’t mean you won’t have to read about more, the ones in the middle…You should. Sid wondered just why the prosecutor wanted him to come up to the courthouse. The message had come a couple days before, so he … Continue reading →

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