Idaho Senate committee rejects bill creating task force to oversee federal rural health care money

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 516

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Just days before the Idaho Legislature’s targeted day for adjournment, a Senate committee rejected a bill that would provide legislative oversight of the nearly $200 million in federal funds awarded to improve rural health care.

Nearly $200M federal rural health grant in limbo in Idaho Legislature

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