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District policy, state law come into question over Vallivue land deal
The Canyon County prosecutor handed a complaint over to the sheriff’s office.
Analysis: Tuition increases are a done deal. Little and the 2026 Legislature saw to that.
The State Board of Education will meet next week to set college tuition and fees. The increases are likely to add several hundred dollars to Idaho’s college sticker price.
Private school choice advocate tops lobbying expenditures, again
For the third time in four years, Idaho’s top-spending lobbying group is the American Federation for Children.
Idaho ranks last in per pupil spending, again
INSIDE: Find out what your district or charter spends per student. (Hint) It varies wildly depending on where you live.
District 6: State rep challenges senator over communication concerns
Rep. Lori McCann says Sen. Dan Foreman is unresponsive to constituents and refuses to collaborate. “I’m not even going to dignify that with a response,” Foreman said.
‘Angry and frustrated’: Teachers’ union issues vote of no confidence in governor
The rebuke comes after Little signed House Bill 516, legislation restricting school districts from accommodating a broad range of union activities.
Big City-Boise State case begins to percolate in Supreme Court
More than $5.2 million of taxpayer money is on the line — a $3.6 million jury verdict and $1.6 million in legal fees, awarded to former Big City Coffee owner Sarah Jo Fendley. Also on the line is Boise State’s political image.
District 24: Bankruptcy lawyer challenges Twin Falls lawmaker over special education views
Alexandra Caval said Magic Valley voters want a “course correction” after Rep. Clint Hostetler’s election two years ago.
Vallivue purchased land from a trustee’s father for millions above appraised value
The superintendent justified the deal, though it was made before she had board approval.
Classrooms vs. extracurriculars: GOP leaders draw a line on political neutrality in schools
If you squint, you can see it. The governor and state superintendent this week defended a proclamation encouraging students to join a conservative, student-led political club.