How States Are Getting Around Vaccine Mandates

Florida’s move to ban vaccine mandates made national headlines, but many states are taking on vaccine requirements in a quieter way.
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While Washington state forges alliances, Idaho battles the coronavirus its own way

When Washington Gov. Jay Inslee solemnly looked into the camera on Friday, May 1, he wasn't ready to declare victory yet. "We have not won this fight against this virus," Inslee said. Washington has ...
AOL

After working through COVID and controversy, Idaho Health and Welfare director to retire

The director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is retiring after a tenure marked by a global pandemic and conflict with other officials. Gov. Brad Little said in a press release that Dave ...
Yahoo

As US Health Secretary RFK Jr. visits Idaho, Gov. Little signs MAHA proclamation

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stands next to Idaho Gov. Brad Little as the governor declares August 2025 as "Keep Idaho Healthy Month." (Kyle Pfannenstiel/Idaho Capital Sun) Standing ...
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little orders budget cuts amid tax breaks, revenue shortfall

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Friday signed an executive order requiring all state agencies other than public schools to cut spending, he announced in a news release. It was the first time since 2020 such ...