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Analysis: Facing a cashflow crunch, lawmakers will seek more control over state spending
The most powerful committee in the Statehouse has flexed its muscle in recent sessions, spelling out where and how agencies should spend taxpayer money. Look for more of the same next year.
State attorneys defend authority to subsidize private education
The Idaho Constitution doesn’t limit the state to only supporting the public school system, state attorneys argued.
K-12 public school enrollment trending down for second consecutive year
If the fall enrollment decline holds by the end of the school year, it will be just the fourth drop-off since the late 1990s.
Idaho higher ed enrollment increases, across the board
All eight of Idaho’s public colleges and universities reported enrollment increases this fall — a 4.2% statewide jump that outpaces national trends.
BUGS serves students through outdoor education
The Boise Urban Garden School is set to expand in the summer of 2026 to a 20-acre piece of land near Capital High School.
Former governor joins Star students to honor veterans
All Idaho schools make an observance of Veterans Day.
A Boise State public records request leads to a rare, costly court dispute
A university professor took her public records complaint to court. A judge sided with Boise State. But taxpayers could be on the hook for close to $45,000.
Top paid administrators come from the largest districts; see this year’s list
INSIDE: See what your district or charter leader gets paid.
NIC partnership does more with less for elderly North Idaho residents
At a time when government agencies in Idaho are trying to “do more with less,” the Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho and North Idaho College forged a partnership to provide services to the Panhandle’s growing elderly population. “Our entire goal and mission of our agency is to offer things that help people live…
Hundreds of trustees convene in Coeur d’Alene this week for annual convention
The agenda includes networking, workshops and voting on a legislative platform. INSIDE: The 13 resolutions to be considered.