Nuclear & Public Health: Idaho Gov. Brad Little says protecting the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer is “nonnegotiable” as the state weighs a proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, rejecting any spent-fuel disposal over the aquifer. Medicaid Overhaul: Idaho lawmakers and Medicaid officials are working through the shift to comprehensive managed care, with providers pushing for timely payments and prior authorization changes while recipients flag care coordination as the biggest problem. Managed Care Procurement: Idaho plans a Dec. 1 “blackout period” for Medicaid managed-care contract discussions, tied to litigation and aimed at keeping the request-for-proposal process fair. Rural Health Funding: Idaho is preparing to distribute nearly $1 billion in rural healthcare transformation grants over the next few years, targeting workforce, infrastructure, and reducing the need for rural patients to travel. Cancer Access: A Huntsman Cancer Institute team won an $8.3 million National Cancer Institute grant to expand access to genetic testing for cancer prevention and care. Food Safety: A Salmonella outbreak linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts has grown to 32 confirmed cases across six states, with three hospitalizations reported. Local Care & Community: A new pediatric mental health clinic, Emerge Center for Pediatric Family Development, opens in the region to address gaps in therapy for children and families dealing with trauma.