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See who has the most cash ahead of Election Day
Candidates running for the Legislature have a combined $3.45 million in the bank just three weeks before Election Day.
Higher ed pitches a long wish list of building projects
Competition figures to be fierce. Higher ed is seeking at least $170 million in capital projects. This year, the state funded only one $890,000 capital project.
Professional Standards Commission disciplines five educators
The latest actions include two certificate revocations, one suspension and two letters of reprimand.
New Boise State facility aims to meet construction program demand
University leaders cut the ribbon on the new ESI Construction Management building Friday afternoon.
District 26: History professor and ‘Liberty Alliance’ chairman compete for open seat
Democrat Kevin Marsh and Republican Lyle Johnstone are running to replace retiring Rep. Jack Nelsen.
Idaho EdNews announces four promotions
Founder and CEO Jennifer Swindell will be named publisher and Devin Bodkin will take over as managing editor.
Rehabilitation of benefit trust more challenging than anticipated, insurance director says
It’s been two weeks since the state took control of the depleted Idaho School Benefit Trust.
Hoop dreams: Idaho State unveils financial plan for new arena
ISU says Idaho Central Credit Union has made a “landmark” donation for the privately funded arena, which carries a price tag of $70 million to $80 million.
Idaho extends deadline for rural educator incentive program
The program, now serving its fifth cohort, supports educators teaching in rural and underserved schools by providing up to $12,000 in financial assistance over four years.
English is already Idaho’s official language. Voters can add it to the state’s constitution.
“It’s not entirely clear, honestly, how much it would change things,” said University of Idaho law professor Richard Seamon, who has taught at the school for 30 years.