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Q & A: Does Idaho have a new cell phone law?
Saturday, April 10, 2021
We printed this Q&A column in the April 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Does Idaho have a new cell phone law? A: Yes, Idaho is now enforcing the “hands-free cell phone” law passed last July. The Idaho...
Q&A: Are the health exchanges open again?
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
We printed this Q&A column in the March 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Are the health exchanges open again? A: Yes! The Idaho and Washington state health exchanges have re-opened in response to...
New letters threaten vehicle suspension to Idaho residents
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
A new flood of Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) letters have gone out to Idaho drivers threatening registration suspension for vehicles they can’t match to their system. Idaho’s “Drive Insured” program is about to...
Idaho Hands-Free Cell Phone Law Begins
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2020, drivers throughout Idaho will be responsible to follow a new law meant to keep drivers safe and engaged while behind the wheel. The new Idaho State Code 49-1401A requires electronic...
Regence & St. Joe's reach agreement retroactive to Jan. 15
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Updated Feb. 5, 2020 The certified Health Agents at American Insurance are pleased to announce the news from Regence BlueShield of Idaho that they have reached a new multi-year agreement that ensures their members can...
Navigating Idaho’s new auto insurance law
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Uninsured vehicle compliance begins January 1, 2020 Starting January 1, 2020, vehicle owners without auto insurance coverage for two consecutive months will receive a warning and be given 30 days to provide proof of...