The public is invited to a Meet and Greet for Trish Carter-Goodheart, candidate for House Seat 6A, at the 1912 Center, beginning at 5:30 PM. The event is hosted by Henrianne Westberg.
Last day for in-person early voting at Latah County Court House. Use 5th Street entrance.
Moscow Solidarity March
East City Park
Public · Hosted by Moscow Anti-Racism Alliance
”We [the Moscow Anti-Racism Alliance] are partnering with local human rights leaders from the Palouse region and are marching to stand in solidarity with Black and POC individuals in all of our communities. We understand that we are not equal until we are all free. We are here to show up and let it be known that racism and police brutality will not be tolerated in this community or in our nation. This demonstration will be entirely peaceful and respectful of social distancing. Anyone attempting to incite violence or not wearing a mask will be asked to leave.”
Be ready to call
Senator Risch and Senator Crapo urging them to take action to provide
funding relief for Medicaid in the next Coronavirus relief package.
Take e-mail action with the e-mail tool at:
http://www.closethegapidaho.org/take-action/take-email-action/
Tomorrow, July 8th is our statewide Call to Action Day. Be ready to call Senator Risch and Senator Crapo urging them to take action to provide funding relief for Medicaid in the next Coronavirus relief package.
* Call Sen. Risch's office: 208-342-7985
* Call Sen. Crapo's office: 208-334-1776
Sample Phone Script:
Follow the below script and ask your Senator to increase federal funding for Medicaid.
Community Member: Hello, I would like to make a comment to Senator Risch/Crapo about action needed to protect healthcare for Idahoans during the pandemic.
Secretary: Certainly. I can transfer you. (Or they may be able to help you or take a message.)
Community Member: Hello, my name is _____________, and I live in (city): ________________. I’m calling you because I’m concerned that Medicaid doesn’t have enough federal funding to ensure health coverage for Idahoans who are losing their job-based insurance due to the pandemic.
Idaho needs increases in Medicaid funding, and we need it now. (Insert 2-3 sentences personalizing why it’s important to you.) Your support is critical to protect the health and financial stability of Idahoans during this health crisis. Please support legislation that will increase the amount of federal funding for Medicaid assistance in Idaho.
The League of Women Voters of Moscow will hold an information session Thursday, August 22, on Medicaid work requirements waivers the state is preparing. The event will take place in the Fiske Room of the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St. in Moscow.
