Good morning, Post Falls.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a law on March 19 to reduce spending on the Medicaid expansion that covers about 90,000 lower-income residents who earn too much for standard Medicaid but not enough for private insurance discounts.

The law sets up a fixed-budget provider network and requires recipients to report work hours to help control costs for taxpayers.

On Wednesday, the Idaho Legislature’s budget committee rejected $24.6 million in federal funding requested by Gov. Little to support a home energy rebates program for Idahoans—forcing the funds to be reallocated to other states under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1101 to clarify the roles of coroners in death investigations after a watchdog report revealed inconsistencies (the law assigns coroners to certify death causes while law enforcement handles criminal probes) and will take effect July 1.

On Wednesday, the Idaho House passed a child care deregulation bill on a party-line vote and the Senate approved an amended version that retains state child-to-staff ratios while easing guidelines—Governor Little now has five days to act on the bill, which would override stricter local rules and take effect July 1 if signed.

The city is preparing to update its comprehensive master plan to meet a growing need for affordable housing after a report adopted Tuesday showed home values have surged from $325,000 before COVID to $516,000 and nearly two-thirds of senior renters are cost-burdened—analysts say Post Falls will need 2,400 more housing units in the next five years while residents call for more townhouses and condos to boost homeownership. The report also noted that rapid job and population growth have far outpaced county trends, guiding the city council’s zoning and development decisions.

Roasty Toasty Potluck: Embrace Outdoor Living

This family-friendly outdoor gathering at Corbin Park offers a potluck meal, fire for roasting marshmallows, and activities like disc golf, all centered around the Nordic tradition of Friluftsliv.

Defensive Tactics ARCON Instructor Course - Post Falls

This course trains law enforcement personnel to instruct others in ARCON Defensive Tactics techniques, requiring prior experience and specific training prerequisites.

Easter Egg Extravaganza

1-2:10 p.m. — Q'emiln Park — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with exciting egg hunts and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny.