State Policy
In depth: What Idaho’s medical education suitors have to offer, and what they want from the state
Idaho spends $10.6 million helping students attend medical school, and will probably put up even more in the future. Three schools want a piece of the action. Here’s how they stack up.
Legislature intervenes in HB 93 lawsuit
The Idaho Supreme Court issued a series of orders allowing the Legislature to join the lawsuit while blocking national school choice groups from doing so.
DOGE Task Force: State has hundreds of ‘chronically vacant’ positions
The task force is responsible for recommending cuts to ‘unnecessary’ positions.
‘Not in a crisis’: GOP lawmakers try to tone down budget concerns
In a Friday meeting, the Legislative Council also discussed medical education and DOGE after announcing key dates for next year’s session.
Moscow School District not paying for HB 93 lawsuit, superintendent says
Critics slammed the district for using taxpayer money to sue the state. But Moscow isn’t paying for the lawsuit.
Coalition files lawsuit to block new private school tax credit
The coalition, which is petitioning the Idaho Supreme Court, argues that House Bill 93’s tax credit program violates the state constitution’s ‘free common schools’ provision.
IDLA faces increased Statehouse scrutiny amid budget growth
After a surge in enrollment and state funding, the online learning platform is facing questions from lawmakers that could lead to policy changes next year.
Governor’s midyear spending cuts could avert $79.9 million deficit
A new forecast says the state will be in a budget hole as tax cuts and revenue shortfalls slash its bottom line.
Boise State president search narrows. Five finalists will be announced
In other business Wednesday, the State Board approved University of Idaho’s proposal for a new graduate degree in nursing, based in Coeur d’Alene.
‘A sound business practice’: Critchfield says she — not Little — asked public schools to plan for cuts
The holdback plans could play a role in legislative budget considerations moving forward.