The lieutenant governor wants $50,000 of taxpayer money to cover largely unexplained legal bills. It’s the latest strange turn in an election that’s likely to get more bizarre.
Budget committee briefed on $40 million schools can spend on COVID spikes, staff shortages
Another $5 million in federal funding may become available to schools by November.
COVID protocols, indoctrination claims hover over East Idaho trustee elections
From Pocatello to Sugar City, candidates are weighing in ahead of the Nov. 2 election on masks in schools and claims of critical race theory being taught in classrooms.
Budget-writers return to work — and take a first look at 2022’s big decisions
The Legislature’s powerful budget-writing committee took a first look at K-12 and higher education budget proposals, and glossed over a small but politically sensitive request from Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin.
Sheriff investigating alleged hazing by Fruitland High Football players
A complaint says 11 members of the varsity squad restrained JV players on Thursday, and shocked one of them with a dog collar. No charges have been filed.
West Ada plans to reverse learning loss with federal cash
School leaders are in the process of hiring instructional coaches, seeking on-demand tutoring for students and buying laptops with the money provided by the American Rescue Plan.
Audio: This week’s ‘Idaho Matters’ reporter roundtable
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McGeachin’s office says it can’t find invoices for legal bills
The lieutenant governor’s office accrued legal expenses during an unsuccessful court battle with the Idaho Press Club. But the amount remains unknown to taxpayers.
What happened to Idaho journalists on Thursday should never happen again
Dear media: The next time Lt. Gov. McGeachin calls a presser and says, “No questions,” please pack up and go home.
McGeachin lambasts media over indoctrination records dispute
The lieutenant governor on Thursday attacked media coverage of her recent refusal to release public documents, despite a court order for her to do so.
Analysis: November’s school board elections reflect their turbulent time
Tensions over local COVID-19 protocols, and the nationalized critical race theory backlash, are reshaping trustee races in 2021. Is this a step toward pricier, more partisan elections?