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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.”
Anti-DEI law could affect multiple U of I programs, campus job descriptions
A memo from U of I officials — obtained Wednesday by Idaho EdNews — highlights the complexity of Idaho’s new, far-reaching anti-DEI law.
Achilles launches independent run for U.S. Senate
Achilles, of Boise, had served in the Legislature since 2024, and chaired the Democrats’ nine-member caucus in 2025. He will challenge three-term U.S. Sen. Jim Risch.
Boise State provost leaves for Florida post
Provost John Buckwalter’s departure is the second high-level shakeup at Boise State in the past week.
Top Boise State administrator follows Tromp to Vermont
Alicia Estey served on the Boise School Board for three years and worked at Boise State for nearly 20 years. She served in several capacities on campus, but also was a central figure in the Big City Coffee controversy.
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.