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Voter ID case appealed to state Supreme Court
Just four days ago, a district judge upheld a law banning the use of student IDs as voter ID.
Judge reins in depositions in Labrador’s open meetings lawsuit
The next step in the politically charged case is a hearing scheduled for Oct. 26 — and a ruling could come at that time.
Judge upholds ban on use of student IDs as voter ID
The 2023 laws also created a free voter ID to replace the use of a student ID. Opponents say the laws disenfranchise young voters.
Emergency levy bill drops sharply
Two Eastern Idaho districts are collecting slightly more than $703,000 — and that would be the state’s lowest emergency levy bill in at least a decade.
Never too early? Dueling endorsements in 2024 legislative races
The endorsements — more than seven months before the election — foreshadow another bitter Republican primary battle next spring.
Trustee avoids censure — but not without drama
True to form, trustees quarreled amongst themselves Wednesday before tabling the motion against Tarie Zimmerman.
U of I downplays risks from Phoenix student loan writeoffs
“It is expected that the University of Phoenix would be able to meet its own obligations,” U of I officials say. But last week, the feds said they would write off $37 million in Phoenix student loan debt.
Empowering Parents advisory group finishes its work
Next month, the State Board of Education will consider whether to expand the scope of the microgrant program.
Feds write off $37 million in Phoenix student loans. Will U of I end up on the hook?
The U of I downplayed Wednesday’s U.S. Department of Education announcement. But university officials have already said the U of I could be on the hook for $7 million a year, or more, stemming from loan writeoffs.
Rajbhandari arrested during climate protest
“I was proud to partake in the mass civil disobedience at the Fed today alongside hundreds of fearless activists from across the country,” Shiva Rajbhandari said Monday night on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.