Morning News: Idaho Dept. Of Corrections To Boost Medical Care At Prison

Around Idaho, Voters Voice Discontent With Closed Primaries – “Turnout was low as Idaho voters cast their ballots in the state’s first-ever closed primary. Many who did go to the polls said they were frustrated by the new process.” Boise State Public Radio

M.V. Voters Back 7 School Levies – “Voters gave a nod of approval Tuesday for supplemental levy measures in six Magic Valley school districts. Voters approved levies for the Shoshone, Richfield, Wendell, Valley, Filer and Castleford school districts.” Times-News

Rep. Hart loses in GOP primary; Ed Morse to face Dan English in November – “And now, well after midnight North Idaho time (and after 1 a.m. Boise time), Kootenai County has its final results, and they show an upset: Rep. Phil Hart has lost to challenger Ed Morse in the GOP primary. “ Spokesman Review

Idaho to boost prison medical staff – “The Idaho Department of Correction has agreed to increase staffing and dramatically increase medical care oversight as part of a long-running lawsuit over conditions at a prison south of Boise.” Associated Press