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When Idaho’s Rides2Wellness program hit a breaking point—capping rides due to funding collapse—it exposed a deeper crisis: the state’s refusal to fund public transit. For patients like Ann Kirkwood, who depends on the service to get to life-saving appointments, the cuts were devastating. With insurance dropping transportation benefits and hospitals footing part of the bill, demand soared and budgets buckled. Valley Regional Transit, already strained without state support, scrambled for help—healthcare systems stepped in with $77,500 to cover the year, but the real fix? Lobbying for the power to tax. In a state obsessed with cutting taxes, that’s a tough sell. The future of vital health access hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/183ace2b5a191967
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