Sean Dolan

Sean previously reported on local government for three newspapers in the Mountain West, including the Twin Falls Times-News. He graduated from James Madison University in Virginia. Contact him at sean@idahoednews.org

North Idaho lawmaker pours $250K into new PAC backing legislative candidates

Rep. Jordan Redman’s 36-18-1 Inc. Political Action Committee has spent $200,000 supporting 20 candidates across Idaho.

Unaffiliated voters can choose which primary to participate in on May 19

Unaffiliated voters can participate in a Republican primary, as long as they are OK with changing their affiliation.

Districts normally pay below appraised value for land, while Vallivue bucks the norm by millions

In seven transactions, only Vallivue paid more than the appraised value — and in excess by 74%.

Attorney general says Twin Falls trustee violated elections integrity law

The AG issued a warning to board chair Eric Smallwood and told him to cease and desist.

Police, firefighter unions endorse Little after he lost teachers’ union support

Little “backs the blue,” according to the police union. Meanwhile, teachers are angry and frustrated.

West Ada trustees approve two major building projects

Idaho’s largest district will rebuild an elementary school and convert a warehouse into classroom space.

A national school choice super PAC targets two legislative challengers

The American Federation for Children wants to keep Melissa Durrant out of the Statehouse.

District 24: County commissioner takes on steadfast budget-cutting senator

Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld says she’s sticking up for the taxpayer. Brent Reinke, a county commissioner, will challenge her in May.

District policy, state law come into question over Vallivue land deal

The Canyon County prosecutor handed a complaint over to the sheriff’s office.