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TL/DR - Infant mortality in Idaho increased by 18%, and maternal mortality by 121.5%, from 2019 to 2021, according to the Idaho Maternal and Infant Health Report published by Idaho Kids Covered. The report highlights that Idaho has not improved on key health indicators such as maternal and infant mortality, postpartum depression, and access to…

Mountain Made Fitness Collective & Casey Brown Introduce Female-Focused Mountain Biking Fitness Program Casey Brown, in partnership with Revelstoke, BC-based Mountain Made Fitness Collective, has designed a training program aimed at female mountain bikers. This bicycle fitness program is built to enhance on-bike performance and minimize…

TL/DR - Part-time faculty at Hartnell College and Gavilan College Faculty Association have recently won healthcare negotiations, employing an "AB 190-compliant agreement". The AB 190 amendment expands current part-time faculty health insurance programs and provides up to 100% cost reimbursement to incentivize districts, allowing CCA local unions…

TL/DR - The article discusses a recent court ruling in Colorado that may hamper former President Trump's political aspirations. Politics expert Jennifer Walsh argues that the decision, which states that electoral officials can be replaced if they pose a risk to the electoral process, could diminish Trump's chances of regaining power should he…