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Idaho lawmakers pass House Bill 135 to limit state-funded services for undocumented immigrants
BOISE, Idaho — On Tuesday, Idaho lawmakers passed House Bill 135, legislation that restricts certain state-funded services for undocumented immigrants.
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The bill aims to eliminate access to non-emergency services such as state-funded vaccines and WIC benefits for individuals who cannot prove lawful presence. However, federal programs like SNAP and emergency medical care remain unaffected by the change.
Supporters of the bill argue that it’s essential for protecting taxpayer dollars and upholding the rule of law. “This legislation does not deny services. This is simply about who’s paying for it,” said Sen. Todd Lakey (R).
Sen. Lakey (R) continued, “We have limited resources and funds, and careful use of those limited public funds and resources is one of our primary responsibilities as legislators.”
“We can have compassion when we make decisions like this, and I think we have a hard time even paying for these benefits for our own citizens today,” said Sen. Camille Blaylock (R).
Opponents of the bill warn that it could jeopardize public health and the well-being of children. “By denying immunizations, it potentially affects the overall public health of Idaho’s entire population,” said Sen. Jim Guthrie (R).
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Sen. Melissa Wintrow (D), argued against restricting benefits for vulnerable populations. “We shouldn’t be taking away benefits for children at all, ever,” she said.
Proponents maintain that the bill aligns Idaho with federal immigration priorities and promotes personal responsibility.
“I think it upholds legal integrity. I think it encourages legal immigration. And I think it helps us to align with the federal policies that are coming into play,” said Sen. Tammy Nichols (R).
The bill now awaits the governor’s approval before becoming law.
We’re lucky to live in a place as safe as the Treasure Valley. Despite our growth, one of the things that makes our area so special is the way that we look out for one another–for our neighbors! That’s a principle that seems to have held on as Boise has boomed.
Despite low crime rates, there seems to always be one incident or so that makes us scratch our heads.
A recent string of fraud incidents in the Treasure Valley area is one of those.
Nampa Police initially warned the public of this because cases of fraud began to ‘mushroom’. Then, it took an interesting turn–people that HAD their credit cards were being ‘taken to the bank’, so to speak.
In a statement originally released on April 30th by the Nampa Police Department, officials advised the following:
We are not sure how the suspects are gaining access to the victim’s credit cards. There is a growing fraud scheme, “ghost tapping”, that scammers are using to access victims’ credit cards. This is possibly occurring in these instances. “Ghost tapping” uses stolen credit card details in Apple Pay or Google Pay, then remotely relays the tap signal over the internet to a ‘mule’ at a store, allowing them to make high-value purchases that appear completely legitimate. (We’ll share more information on ghost tapping in a later public service announcement that will also suggest ways to protect yourself.) The app used by these criminals obscures the actual credit card number, making it harder for investigators to link a victim to a particular crime. Keep in mind that victims still have their physical credit cards while suspects use the stolen card information to make purchases, which also affects how victims are alerted. So far, local investigators have not been able to identify a common theme among the victims (e.g., a specific bank, a website they visited, a gas pump they used, etc.) in the fraud cases we are investigating.
The investigation spans far and wide.
Authorities say that some suspects are in custody, others are being contacted, and others are still at large.
Now, a week later, the police are back to reaching out to the public–this time, urging people to check their bank accounts.
Nampa Police say that they have caught onto a pattern– there are fraudulent charges at Albertson’s to purchase gift cards, at Costco to purchase Apple products, and at Best Buy, also for Apple products.
Check those bank statements!
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The USDA has issued a public health alert for various meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy that may have been contaminated with salmonella. The recall was originally issued on April 30th, but the contaminated product list could continue to grow as more products are identified.
The Food Safety and Inspection arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the public health alert and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the products listed below, consumers are still advised to dispose of the items or return them to the place of purchase. Great Value and Pork King Good products sold at Idaho Walmart stores are included in the alert and recall.
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As of right now, the food list includes pork rinds, breakfast pizzas, and chicken bacon ranch pizzas. The list could grow and the USDA advises consumers to check the list frequently. We will also update the list here when possible. The contaminated products carry a variety of ‘Best By’ and ‘Produced On’ dates, so check the lists carefully to make sure you don’t consume a contaminated product.
The nationwide brands to look for are Mama Cozzi’s from Aldi stores, Pork King Good, and Great Value at Walmart Stores.
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You can also look through these label photos to see if you have the product in your freezer.
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If you feel sick and have consumed a contaminated product, the USDA advise you to contact your health care provider.
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