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Idaho Falls to host statewide Civics Bee
Idaho 6-8 graders will compete for cash prizes, school donations and college savings in a 2026 Civics Bee.
State report lays out — and does not rule out — medical education options
The report, in finished form, is due to Gov. Brad Little and the Legislature on Jan. 2. Lawmakers are likely to debate medical education programs again in 2026, and where the state should spend taxpayer dollars on subsidized medical school seats.
Elected officials speak about failed bonds and levies in Middleton
“They just feel like they’re being taxed too much,” said Sen. Tammy Nichols, R-Middleton.
Idaho may need to find $600 million to $1 billion for next year’s state budget
Idaho’s state Constitution prohibits the state from running a budget deficit.
State to cover 35% of supplemental levies, reducing the tax burden for property owners
INSIDE: See the difference between approved levy amounts and what will be collected in your district here.
Boise State launches search for new CFO
The chief financial officer’s job is just one of several top administrative openings at Boise State, in addition to the president’s vacancy.
Education department considers lifting special education age limit
Court decisions in neighboring states have required increasing the age limit to 22. Idaho currently funds services for students until they turn 21.
NIC trustees select new chair, vice chair
The college also received a clean audit.
DOGE recommends consolidating STEM Action Center
Moving the agency into the Workforce Development Council — along with other consolidation measures — would save about $300,000.
Flag-and-banner law yields two complaints in five months
Both complaints were resolved.