AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIdaho Rabies Update: Idaho health officials say 24 rabid bats have tested positive in 2026—more than double prior years—and they’re urging people to avoid contact with bats and not handle wildlife. Abortion Court Fight: The 9th Circuit temporarily halted a federal ruling that expanded exceptions to Idaho’s abortion ban, keeping the state’s narrower limits in place while appeals continue. Public Health & Safety: ITD is installing concrete barriers at the U.S. 26 and Iona Road intersection in Idaho Falls, with left turns and cross-traffic changes aimed at reducing unsafe driving. Rural/Community Health Support: Select Health awarded $5,000 grants to 10 Idaho groups focused on food access, disability support, prevention, and other health barriers. Mental Health: A local piece highlights suicide warning signs and the importance of early support and access to care. Workforce & Care Access: A report notes nurse practitioners are projected to be the fastest-growing job in Idaho through 2034, underscoring ongoing demand for advanced primary care. Accidents: A Twin Falls industrial incident killed a man after he was caught in a conveyor belt; Idaho State Police also reported a fatal rollover near Emmett with one dead and one airlifted.
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