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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · Aug 22

Idaho has significantly reformed its public defense system since 2022. Now, the state Supreme Court will weigh whether the changes are enough to show the state is meeting its constitutional obligation to provide adequate representation or if it’s too soon to decide. #idleg #idpol

Idaho Supreme Court weighs arguments in state public defense system case • Idaho Capital Sun

The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on whether Idaho's new public defense system meets constitutional requirements.

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Aug 22

Some late breaking news on a Friday: IDHW has informed Medicaid providers it will reduce reimbursement rates by 4% starting Sept. 1: blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/08/22/i... #idleg #idaho #Medicaid

IDHW reducing Medicaid provider rates by 4% - Idaho Reports

By Melissa Davlin, Idaho Reports The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has notified Medicaid providers that the state will reduce reimbursement rates by 4%, effective Sept. 1. The reductions wil...

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Aug 11

"No Kings, Only Princesses" 😍

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Audrey Dutton @audreydutton.bsky.social · Aug 4

Here's the PHD alert: health.dhw.idaho.gov/IDHAN/Form/M...

Idaho Health Alert Network (HAN)- Health Message Details

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Audrey Dutton @audreydutton.bsky.social · Aug 4

Measles is showing up in wastewater for Coeur d'Alene. There's been no reported measles case in Idaho. The public health department in North Idaho issued an alert about the wastewater detection on Friday evening, but I haven't seen any news stories yet. data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker?char...

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Ruth Brown @ruthbrownnews.bsky.social · Jul 30

The State Public Defender’s Office has adopted a policy on minimum qualifications to be a capital qualified death penalty attorney, after a change in state law may increase the number of death penalty cases in Idaho. #idpol blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2025/07/30/s...

State Public Defense adopts policy on capital defense guidelines - Idaho Reports

By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The Idaho State Public Defender’s Office has adopted a policy on minimum qualifications to be a capital qualified death penalty attorney, after a change in state law may...

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Audrey Dutton @audreydutton.bsky.social · Jul 16

I talked to Cody Funke yesterday to make sure he understood our story would say he made mistakes. He reacted by chuckling and saying, yeah, figured as much but it needs to be told. Funke was super cooperative as we reported this story. He doesn't want to see this happen with another new coroner.

Jessica Lussenhop @jlussenhop.bsky.social · Jul 16

This story by @audreydutton.bsky.social is incredible for many reasons, including that it contains someone willing to admit they were wrong: "Funke said the story of Betty Strong’s death needs to be told, even if it shows that he and Idaho County made mistakes" www.propublica.org/article/idah...

He Was Accused of Killing His Wife. Idaho’s Coroner System Let Clues Vanish After a Previous Wife’s Death.

Clayton Strong had a history of domestic unrest in two marriages. The women’s families say a more thorough investigation of Betty Strong’s death in Idaho might have saved the life of his next wife, Sh...

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 20

"Shot clock turned off here. No one's paying attention to that."

If this keeps up, the final score is going to be, like, 205-200. Again, I'm here for it. Let them have fun.

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 20

The 4s are gimmicky and ridiculous and I am unabashedly on board.

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 20

"The StudBudz live stream has been the real MVP." Ryan knows. #WNBA

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 20

I'm wearing my Ogwumike All Star jersey from last year and I'm ready to see Skylar pop off. #WNBA

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 20

!!! Those "Pay Us What You Owe Us" shirts! #WNBA

I'm so ready for this game. Team Collier, baby.

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 18

Oh my goodness, thank you!

Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 18

In other important news: It's WNBA All Star weekend, and I am Team Collier. (Even before CC was out on the IL. I hope she heals up quickly.)

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 18

In short, yes, I still have a job, and no, I don't know exactly what this means, but I'm going to keep at it as long as I'm still here.

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 18

There is a lot of need in the world right now, but if you're so inclined and able to do so, please consider supporting Idaho Public Television: www.idahoptv.org/support/indi...

Individual Giving

Contributions from viewers like you help support IdahoPTV's mission.

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 18

Pals! I've received several kind messages over the last 24 hours about the rescission package. Thank you.

As far as what this means for IdahoPTV specifically, we're in a wait-and-see situation. I'm going to keep trucking. I have lots of work to do for this 4th grade Idaho history series. (1/2)

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 7

I should clarify: We'll do occasional enterprise public policy stories online, and the podcast will be back, but our show is off the air until January 2026.

HOWEVER, I'm super excited to share what I'm working on! Details to come....

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 7

Idaho Reports is on hiatus for the summer. The team is working on other IdahoPTV projects, including productions for Outdoor Idaho, Idaho Experience, and America250. Stay tuned for more info!

In related news, I met this very nice cat on a shoot this morning. I also saw a hummingbird.

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · Jul 4

RT=Endorsement

Ivan the K ™☑️ @ivanthek.bsky.social · Jul 4

ANNUAL REMINDER:

Hot dog eating contests are gross.

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Kyle Pfannenstiel @pfannyyy.bsky.social · Jul 3

Early estimates show around 40,000 Idahoans could lose Medicaid coverage under the sweeping budget reconciliation bill passed Thursday by Congress.

By my coworker Laura Guido.

Thousands of Idahoans could lose healthcare coverage under federal spending bill • Idaho Capital Sun

Thousands of Idaho residents could lose health care coverage under the budget bill approved by Congress and supported by Idaho's congressmen.

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 2

He consistently gets it right.

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 2

National news pronounce Goncalves correctly challenge

Alexandra (Alex) Duggan @alexdugganreports.bsky.social · Jun 30

National news pronounce Coeur d’Alene correctly challenge

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Melissa Davlin @davlin.bsky.social · Jul 2

I'd like to speak to the manager.

theonion.com/it-only-tues...

It Only Tuesday

WASHINGTON, DC—After running a thousand errands, working hours of overtime, and being stuck in seemingly endless gridlock traffic commuting to and from their jobs, millions of Americans were dishearte...

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Zeb Palmer @zebpalmer.com · Jul 1

Quick update 🧵 for the Nettleton Gulch Fire before my off-grid week

Better mapping puts fire at 38 acres, no recent growth, no significant heat on satellite.

There's a handline around the fire. No containment yet, but given wx & resources, this fire is effectively done.
#IdahoFire #FireAmbush

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