Idaho Pulse

$50M Budget Bloat: Idaho’s Weight Loss Drug Scandal


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Tea Party Bob and Ron Nate reveal how the Idaho Freedom Foundation saved taxpayers $30-50 million annually by exposing a shocking government spending scandal. A 2021 decision to cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for state employees—estimated at just $10,000—ballooned to $25 million in costs with projections reaching $50 million yearly. Senator Glenita Zeiderweld and IFF's investigation led to the coverage being reversed within 24 hours, but critical questions about transparency and accountability remain unanswered.
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Idaho PulseBy Bob Neugebauer