Idaho’s state budget is increasingly burdened by rising prescription drug costs, but changes can be made to save millions of dollars. Download the report.
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Idaho Family Survival Package
The rising price of licenses has made many rural Idaho families unable to afford the cost of hunting and fishing – a historical source of their food supply. Creating a low-cost hunting and fishing package for low-income families will help ensure they can put food on their table. Download the report.
CHIP: Ensuring Every Idaho Child a Healthy Start
As health care costs rise, CHIP continues to be successful and cost effective. This report explains how Idaho can continue to insure children and access more federal dollars.
Hunger Under the Big Sky: How Montana Can Improve the Food Stamp Program and Help Eliminate Hunger for Low-Income Families
Low-income Montana families face hunger. This report describes how state can improve the Food Stamp Program. Download the report.
The Food Stamp Program: Our Nation’s Defense Against Hunger
Personal stories of families living with food insecurity and how the Food Stamp Program can help. Download the report.
Don’t Waiver on Health Care: Secretary Braddock’s Plan for Medicaid Puts Low-Income Families, People With Disabilities, and The Elderly At Risk
Washington’s plan to apply for a federal waiver for the state’s Medicaid program threatens to cut services and enrollment. This report explains why a Medicaid waiver is harmful to those receiving public health care. Download the report.
Home Sweet Home: Why America Needs a National Housing Trust Fund
Quality, affordable housing has become severely limited over recent years. A National Housing Trust Fund will make it easier for low-income families to find a place to live. Download the report.
Bring the Harvest Home: Hunger in Idaho and What State Leaders Can Do About It
Hunger greatly affects Idaho’s low-income families. This report covers measures the state can take to ensure families and individuals no longer go hungry. Download the report.
Food Stamps Out Hunger: Hunger in the West and What Governors and Congress Can Do About It
The Food Stamp Program was severely damaged by “reforms” in 1996 and needs to be updated by governors and Congress. Download the report.
Passenger Safety at Risk? Sea-Tac Air Travelers Voice Concerns About the Working Conditions of Airport Security Personnel
Low wages and insufficient training for airport security workers put travelers at Seattle’s Sea-Tac airport at risk, but better working conditions and benefits will ensure airport workers can do their jobs effectively. Download the report.