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30 Unexpected Things You Can & Can't Buy with Idaho Food Stamps
Food stamps can be a hot-button issue.
To be clear, we know many Idaho taxpayers see food stamps as a handout. They operate under the assumption that the majority, if not all, food stamp recipients are lazy and reaping benefits off the backs of hard-working Idahoans. But it isn’t true.
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How many welfare recipients abuse public aid?
It’s a fair question, and we’re not naive to scammers and undeserving people who milk the system.
As of 2024, one study ballparks welfare fraud between 2-10%, depending on the program. As taxpaying, contributing members of society ourselves, of course that’s frustrating to hear.
On the other hand, that also tells us that 90% of Idaho public aid recipients actually need the help.
Especially Idaho children.
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EBT cards are helping feed Idaho’s hungry children.
In March of this year, KTVB reported upwards of 40,000 Idaho children are battling food insecurity. Once school is out for the summer, their hunger will only intensify. The state senate just cut funding for the 2024 low-income family summer meal program that provides these children with meals over summer break.
Child or adult, no Idahoan should go hungry or starve.
We understand that when it comes to how our taxes are allocated, every contributing Idahoan is entitled to their own opinion.
Ours is simple. If Uncle Sam is going to tax us tooth and nail anyway, we’d rather see our money support the people who need it most.
We’re not advocating for lifetime handouts. We believe in lending our fellow Idahoans a hand-up when they fall on hard times. That’s our take on public aid.
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30 Unexpected Things You Can & Can’t Buy with Idaho Food Stamps
You might be surprised to see all of the incredible things Idahoans can and can’t buy with food stamps these days.
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sexual orientation or denial of family medical leave.”
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Gas prices expected to exceed $3 as the Iran conflict prompts supply shortages
BOISE, Idaho — AAA is warning Idaho gas consumers that pump prices will likely rise as the conflict in Iran disrupts oil and gas supply chains worldwide.
The ongoing turmoil in the Middle East will likely push the price for a gallon of regular gasoline past the $3 mark over the coming days.
“On one hand, the crude oil market had time to account for some financial risk in the Middle East as forces mobilized, but a supply shortage somewhere affects the global picture,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “If tankers can’t move products through the region, there could be ripple effects.”
On Monday, March 2, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.97, reports AAA, which is 12 cents more expensive than it was a month ago but 20 cents less than this time last year.
State / Price: 1 gallon of regular gasoline
- Washington / $4.37
- Oregon / $3.92
- Nevada / $3.70
- Idaho / $2.97
- Colorado / $2.89
- Montana / $2.82
- Utah / $2.74
- Wyoming / $2.73
In terms of the most expensive fuel in the nation, Idaho currently ranks #14. However, buying a gallon of regular gas in neighboring states such as Oregon and Washington could cost a whole dollar more. In contrast, gas prices in Utah, Montana, and Wyoming are anywhere between 15 to 24 cents cheaper than fuel in the Gem State.
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Idaho Lottery results: See winning numbers for Pick 3, Pick 4 on March 1, 2026
The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on March 1.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 1 drawing
Day: 7-2-3
Night: 2-7-6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 1 drawing
Day: 4-7-9-3
Night: 8-7-7-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Idaho Cash numbers from March 1 drawing
03-06-07-33-41
Check Idaho Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 1 drawing
10-11-12-35-56, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Idaho Lottery drawings held ?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
- Pick 4: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
- Lucky For Life: 8:35 p.m. MT Monday and Thursday.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- 5 Star Draw: 8 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Idaho Cash: 8 p.m. MT daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Idaho
Idaho politicians respond to Trump authorizing U.S military force in Iran
On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched major strikes in Tehran, with President Trump calling for an Iranian regime change.
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President Trump authorized the U.S military operation without congressional approval, a decision that Democrats in Congress are arguing is unconstitutional.
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Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea says Democrats are “demanding answers and accountability on behalf of the American people, who are being dragged toward another open-ended war they do not support.”
Necochea says her greatest concern lies with American troops, contractors and civilians who she says “did not choose this conflict.”
“Idaho has thousands of active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and military families who live with the consequences when leaders make reckless choices,” she says.
However, not all lawmakers share Necochea’s sentiments.
Idaho Republican representative Mike Simpson commends President Trump’s “decisive action” in Iran.
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“Iran was given every opportunity to resolve this peacefully through negotiations but chose not to,” Simpson said in a post to Facebook. “I commend President Trump for taking decisive action against a regime responsible for decades of terror. May God protect our men and women in uniform on this vital mission.”
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