Community members in Nampa gathered Thursday night for a healthcare vigil organized by the Appleseed Project, highlighting projected impacts of changes in the 2025 tax bill. The event drew attention to estimates that up to 80 Idahoans could die each year and nearly 68,000 could face higher health insurance costs starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Idaho News 6 attended the vigil where community members walked from Lloyd Square Park to a local church, carrying lanterns and candles, and singing songs as they reflected on how these changes could affect their families.
The vigil brought together Idahoans from different backgrounds — including patients, health care providers, and community members — to share their experiences with health insurance and access to care…