East Idaho voters overwhelmingly OK’d a pair of levy renewals last night, but funding requests like an Emmett bond issue — meant to bankroll a new high school and gymnasium — were killed.
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$164.2 million for schools are on the table in May 18 election
Fourteen districts will look to bankroll new schools, existing teacher salaries and more using local property taxes.
School levies appear to violate state election law
Ballot measures in both the Lake Pend Oreille and Swan Valley school districts don’t include language detailing a levy’s potential impact on local taxpayers.
Idaho Falls again braces for bond issue
Here’s a look at what’s different — and the same — this time around.
Young looks ahead following primary stunner
The political newcomer — and mother of 10 — anticipates a lot of learning during her first year in the Idaho Legislature.
House Ed Chair VanOrden loses to newcomer
Plus news of another handful of East Idaho incumbents who lost their seats in Tuesday’s primaries.
Horman, Neal again battle for District 30B House seat
The race is a rematch from two years ago, when Horman, R-Idaho Falls, defeated Neal 68 percent to 32 percent.
VanOrden, Young clash on education issues
The GOP candidates differed in their picks for Idaho’s next governor, k-12 funding and sex ed.
Voters approve new middle school in Bonneville. Now what?
It’s still unclear if growth will cancel out a tax hike; officials hope to break ground a year from now.
Opposition to Idaho Falls’ $110 million bond issue gains traction
A grassroots group is attacking the district’s claim that the measure won’t trigger a tax hike.