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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Idaho Newsletter for 2026-02-02 ( 5 items )  
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: New Census Migration Data Shows Americans Moving From High- to Low-Tax States (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * New Census Migration Data Shows Americans Moving From High- to Low-Tax States By Patrick Gleason The U.S. Census Bureau recently released its annual report on state-to-state migration, which looks at how population changed from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025. In addition to showing national population growth of 1.8 million people, which amounts to a 0.5 percent increase, the new Census documents interstate migration patterns. Among the 50  more PR

Census Bureau: 'Social & Economic Characteristics of Currently Unmarried Women With a Recent Birth - 2023' (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. ACS-62) on Jan. 28, 2026, by Lydia R Anderson, Tayelor Valerio and Chanell Washington entitled "Social and Economic Characteristics of Currently Unmarried Women With a Recent Birth: 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This report looks at the socioeconomic characteristics of unmarried women in 2023 who had given birth in the last year. While the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) provides data on several maternal characteristics as well as more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: North Dakota to Participate in New Tax-credit Scholarship Program - and That's a Win for Families (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * North Dakota to participate in new tax-credit scholarship program -- and that's a win for families By Catrin Wigfall Something important is happening in education policy, and it isn't coming from Washington mandates or teachers' union talking points. It's coming from states embracing a landmark expansion of educational opportunity that relies on more PR

Continental Divide Trail Coalition Raises Concerns Over USDA Forest Service Post-Fire Recovery Actions (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, expressing concerns about the agency's plans for a nationwide environmental assessment regarding post-fire recovery actions on National Forest System lands. The coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST), emphasizes the need for careful consideration of the potential impacts that these recovery actions could have on th more ST

Environmental Groups Warn USDA Forest Service Post-Fire Logging Plan Could Harm Forest Recovery (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- A coalition of environmental organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, expressing concerns over proposed post-fire recovery actions outlined in a recent Environmental Assessment. The commentary emphasizes fears that increased logging could create more ecological harm than benefit in recovering forest landscapes. The letter argues that while some post-fire actions are necessary, such as protecting public safety and controlling soil erosion, the emphasis on log more ST