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Trump Accounts explained: How to start one — and claim the $1,000 contribution

If you have children under 18 — and want to know whether your family qualifies or how to get started — we have you covered.

‘A concern, but not a surprise:’ A resurgence of measles looms over Idaho schools

The state has reported only a handful of cases so far this year. Nationally, cases have climbed to a 35-year high — sharpening a polarized debate over vaccines and declining immunization rates.

Idaho Department of Insurance could take over depleted school benefit trust

The Idaho School Benefit Trust experienced “catastrophic scales of loss.” Now the state regulatory agency says it is working to protect school district employees.

School health insurance trust that ran out of money weighs options to pay Blue Cross

After exhausting its reserves, the Idaho School Benefit Trust met last week with the health insurance company to discuss ways to pay off a shortfall that’s likely more than $10 million.

A report suggests a surge in Title IX complaints at U of I — but that might not be the case

INSIDE: A detailed rundown of discrimination complaints and investigations at Idaho colleges and universities.

Few Idaho schools may use new spending flexibility this year

The “earned autonomy” program took effect July 1, but the Idaho Department of Education is still developing the application process, and some local leaders are more eager to participate than others.

Insurance trust has run out of money, and Idaho schools have to pay the debt

School leaders are anxiously awaiting more communication from the Idaho School Benefit Trust.

Little lauds Idaho’s bottom line — but downplays how Idaho got there

It’s not every day when elected officials sing the praises of spending cuts. And also not every day when they openly joust over who deserves the credit.