Idaho Legislature passes reforms to government contracting process

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 642

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Almost three years ago, Idaho awarded the state government’s biggest contract — valued at $1.2 billion over four years — to run Medicaid mental health benefits.

The new CEO for the company that won the contract, Magellan Health, was a former state staffer, David Welsh, who judged companies’ bids for the contract, the Idaho Capital Sun reported in 2024. Welsh was among at least three former Idaho Department of Health and Welfare employees …

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