Logan Finney 🗒️
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professional generalist & poli sci guy
TV producer for @idahoreports.org
professional generalist & poli sci guy
TV producer for @idahoreports.org
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Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline, a sign the program is working even as it faces long-term funding challenges. https://to.pbs.org/4cFt4ao
988 hotline linked to thousands of fewer youth suicide deaths since launch, study finds
Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline, a sign the program is working even as it faces ...
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April 24, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline, a sign the program is working even as it faces long-term funding challenges. https://to.pbs.org/4cFt4ao
"During the private discussion, which an Idaho Capital Sun reporter observed, multiple JFAC members discussed specific dollar amounts... which potentially raises questions about JFAC’s transparency and whether public decisions are being made outside of a public meeting." #idleg
Republicans on the Idaho Legislature’s budget committee on Tuesday rejected funding requests to implement some of the initiatives President Donald Trump signed into law in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. #idleg #idpol
Republicans on Idaho budget committee reject funding to comply with some Trump initiatives • Idaho Capital Sun
Not providing funding to implement changes required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could lead to additional costs for Idaho down the road.
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March 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
"During the private discussion, which an Idaho Capital Sun reporter observed, multiple JFAC members discussed specific dollar amounts... which potentially raises questions about JFAC’s transparency and whether public decisions are being made outside of a public meeting." #idleg
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i hate resting i was tired so i rested instead of working and i’m so incredibly grumpy about it i don’t want to rest i want to DO THINGS
February 24, 2026 at 11:02 PM
i hate resting i was tired so i rested instead of working and i’m so incredibly grumpy about it i don’t want to rest i want to DO THINGS
JFAC's budget work this Friday included setting two supplementals and five enhancement budgets, while holding one enhancement at the call of the chair. #idleg
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2026 Budget Bill Tracker - Idaho Reports
Idaho Reports will update this budget tracker daily during the 2026 legislative session.
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February 21, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee set this year's first supplemental and enhancement budgets on Friday morning. Divides over the new reduction process were apparent in the debate on restoring tuition assistance for Idaho National Guard members. #idleg
February 20, 2026 at 10:54 PM
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee set this year's first supplemental and enhancement budgets on Friday morning. Divides over the new reduction process were apparent in the debate on restoring tuition assistance for Idaho National Guard members. #idleg
National parties are gearing up for their 2028 runs at the White House. But will Idaho voters get to weigh in at the ballot box? FrontloadingHQ on the #idleg presidential primary bill.
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Idaho legislators again try to resurrect presidential primary in the Gem state
The Idaho House State Affairs Committee has introduced legislation to reestablish a separate state-funded presidential primary. H 638 would...
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February 20, 2026 at 9:53 PM
National parties are gearing up for their 2028 runs at the White House. But will Idaho voters get to weigh in at the ballot box? FrontloadingHQ on the #idleg presidential primary bill.
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The legislature's budget process can be arcane and hard to follow, even for veteran stakeholders. Idaho Reports will update this bill tracker dashboard daily for the rest of the session. #idleg
https://blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2026/02/19/2026-budget-bill-tracker/
https://blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2026/02/19/2026-budget-bill-tracker/
February 20, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The legislature's budget process can be arcane and hard to follow, even for veteran stakeholders. Idaho Reports will update this bill tracker dashboard daily for the rest of the session. #idleg
https://blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2026/02/19/2026-budget-bill-tracker/
https://blog.idahoreports.idahoptv.org/2026/02/19/2026-budget-bill-tracker/
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Idaho’s prison system will no longer release information about whether an officer retired, resigned or was fired. It comes after we used those records to expose alleged sexual misconduct by dozens of prison guards. w/ the @invisible.institute - www.investigatewest.org/idaho-record...
Idaho won’t let public see if a cop was fired or resigned
State agencies will no longer release information about whether an officer retired, resigned or was fired
www.investigatewest.org
February 17, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Idaho’s prison system will no longer release information about whether an officer retired, resigned or was fired. It comes after we used those records to expose alleged sexual misconduct by dozens of prison guards. w/ the @invisible.institute - www.investigatewest.org/idaho-record...
Partner: "Hey do you wanna hop online and play Minecraft with me and my sister?"
Me: "Sure! I could relax a bit."
Me: *gets blown up by creepers approximately 15 times in 2 mins*
Me: "Alright, I'm calling it a night!"
Me: "Sure! I could relax a bit."
Me: *gets blown up by creepers approximately 15 times in 2 mins*
Me: "Alright, I'm calling it a night!"
a baby wearing headphones sits at a desk with a keyboard and mouse ..
Alt: gamer baby
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February 17, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Partner: "Hey do you wanna hop online and play Minecraft with me and my sister?"
Me: "Sure! I could relax a bit."
Me: *gets blown up by creepers approximately 15 times in 2 mins*
Me: "Alright, I'm calling it a night!"
Me: "Sure! I could relax a bit."
Me: *gets blown up by creepers approximately 15 times in 2 mins*
Me: "Alright, I'm calling it a night!"
I am looking for a couple of beta testers to give feedback on my revamped 2026 Budget Tracker... DM if interested #idleg
The reviews for Logan's Budget Tracker™ are in: ⭐ "amazing!" ⭐ "helpful!" ⭐ "so depressing!" ⭐ #idleg ⭐
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Outstanding budgets extend the 2025 session - Idaho Reports
State lawmakers are constitutionally required each year to set a balanced budget where expenses do
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February 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
I am looking for a couple of beta testers to give feedback on my revamped 2026 Budget Tracker... DM if interested #idleg
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Division of Financial Management administrator Lori Wolff sent a letter to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee outlining the potential impacts of the committee’s 5% budget cut proposals. #idleg
February 14, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Division of Financial Management administrator Lori Wolff sent a letter to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee outlining the potential impacts of the committee’s 5% budget cut proposals. #idleg
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It’s a year filled with difficult decisions, and some Idahoans are begging the state not to cut Medicaid any more than it already has. Tonight, Rep. Josh Tanner, Sen. Scott Grow, Rep. Rod Furniss, and Rep. Brooke Green of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee discuss. #idleg
February 13, 2026 at 12:33 AM
It’s a year filled with difficult decisions, and some Idahoans are begging the state not to cut Medicaid any more than it already has. Tonight, Rep. Josh Tanner, Sen. Scott Grow, Rep. Rod Furniss, and Rep. Brooke Green of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee discuss. #idleg
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Members of the Idaho Freedom Caucus and Theo Wold, Visiting Fellow for Law and Technology at The Heritage Foundation, unveiled a series of bills Tuesday that would dramatically increase immigration enforcement at the state level. #idleg
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Immigration Enforcement Bills | Idaho Freedom Caucus | Full Press Conference
YouTube video by Idaho Reports
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February 4, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Members of the Idaho Freedom Caucus and Theo Wold, Visiting Fellow for Law and Technology at The Heritage Foundation, unveiled a series of bills Tuesday that would dramatically increase immigration enforcement at the state level. #idleg
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February 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Idaho Reports is so good tonight, folks. Tune in at 8:30, or stream @idahoreports.org online! #idleg
January 30, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Idaho Reports is so good tonight, folks. Tune in at 8:30, or stream @idahoreports.org online! #idleg
Six years ago today - my very first #idleg session, covering Shawn Keogh's confirmation interview for appointment to the State Board of Education. Many different faces on the Senate Education Committee today.
January 17, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Six years ago today - my very first #idleg session, covering Shawn Keogh's confirmation interview for appointment to the State Board of Education. Many different faces on the Senate Education Committee today.
Committees Daily Meeting Summary – Idaho State Legislature
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January 15, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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Good news: @loganfinney.com has made a new #idleg feed after our existing one broke. If you were using the feed from this profile, please unpin it and replace it with this one. #idpol
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January 9, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Despite growing cybersecurity threats, budget pressures are keeping some state agencies from asking for technology to keep Idahoans’ data secure. #idleg
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Upcoming budget reductions could undercut Idaho cybersecurity - Idaho Reports
Despite growing cyber threats, budget pressures are keeping some state agencies from asking for technology to keep Idahoans’ data secure.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Starting January 8th, Idaho Reports is moving to Thursday nights at 8:30 pm on Idaho PTV. As the program enters its 54th season, Idaho Reports continues to deliver in-depth panel discussions and interviews with policymakers and stakeholders on issues affecting Idahoans’ daily lives. #idleg
December 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Starting January 8th, Idaho Reports is moving to Thursday nights at 8:30 pm on Idaho PTV. As the program enters its 54th season, Idaho Reports continues to deliver in-depth panel discussions and interviews with policymakers and stakeholders on issues affecting Idahoans’ daily lives. #idleg
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NEW POST! 🪨🌈 A new, colorful map from the USGS synthesizes decades of state and federal geologic surveys to create the most detailed visualization of the geology of the contiguous United States to date. www.beautifulpublicdata.com/usgs-coopera...
December 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
NEW POST! 🪨🌈 A new, colorful map from the USGS synthesizes decades of state and federal geologic surveys to create the most detailed visualization of the geology of the contiguous United States to date. www.beautifulpublicdata.com/usgs-coopera...
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So many people think of Jake Tapper or Maggie Haberman when they picture a "journalist" and it creates this perception of journalists as being higher paid then they are. But most journalists are at small outlets covering city council and school committee meetings making like $40,000.
November 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
So many people think of Jake Tapper or Maggie Haberman when they picture a "journalist" and it creates this perception of journalists as being higher paid then they are. But most journalists are at small outlets covering city council and school committee meetings making like $40,000.