Newsletter
Supreme Court rejects challenge to kindergarten fees
The 4-0 court ruling focused on timing and legal standing — not the larger and lingering constitutional questions surrounding student fees.
AG refuses to answer questions on ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ sign, state law
INSIDE: Find out what we asked and Attorney General Raúl Labrador refused to answer.
ISU-CEI partnership will focus on nursing, other high-demand careers
Idaho State University says it will commit additional faculty to Eastern Idaho, in hopes of supporting additional students who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Crapo, Risch seek ban on funding ‘gender ideology’
The Idaho Republicans are co-sponsoring the “Say No to Indoctrination Act,” which would ban spending federal education dollars on “gender ideology.”
Labrador urges Supreme Court to take up Idaho transgender athletics ban
The women and girls who are missing out on medals, podium spots, and opportunities to compete in their own sports deserve answers sooner rather than later,” according to a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Senate approves rural schools funding bill
The Secure Rural Schools bill now goes to the House. In 2024, Idaho received $22.8 million from the program, including nearly $7 million for schools.
Boise State seeks dismissal of whistleblower lawsuit
Friday’s motion represents the university’s first formal response to a $2.5 million filed by Lisa Gardner, Boise State’s former executive director for alumni relations.
Cattle, sage-grouse can coexist on same lands, U of I researchers say
“These findings suggest that responsible public land grazing can continue without harming sage-grouse,” a University of Idaho professor says.
BYU-Idaho reports enrollment increase
Fueled by an apparent boost in online enrollment, Brigham Young University-Idaho has reported an increase in spring student numbers.
Moon floats idea of further election consolidation
Election consolidation not a new idea, and the Republican-dominated Legislature has already scaled back school elections.