governor
Governor’s race: Big TV buys, a first debate
A.J. Balukoff has poured more than $500,000 into TV ads, far outspending incumbent Gov. Butch Otter.
Balukoff rips ‘shady’ broadband deal
The Democratic candidate says “shady contracts and scandals” have marked Republican Gov. Butch Otter’s tenure.
K-12 funding — Is Idaho No. 50, or No. 51?
Gubernatorial candidate A.J. Balukoff conflated the numbers in a recent fundraising email. But by any metric, Idaho lags far below the national average.
Balukoff hints at tax changes for schools
One option: restoring some of the property taxing authority stripped from school districts in 2006.
Otter: Focus on K-12 ‘results,’ not money
Otter’s Democratic challenger, A.J. Balukoff, has called the state’s low per-pupil spending “downright shameful.”
Governor’s race: Two divergent views on education
Is Idaho on “a journey to education excellence?” Or is its K-12 funding commitment “downright shameful?”
Balukoff: Shredding may have broken law
Destroying 22 State Board of Education applications defies logic, and may also violate state public records law, gubernatorial candidate A.J. Balukoff said Monday.
Candidates spar on Hobby Lobby, plus …
The back-and-forth between Gov. Butch Otter and challenger A.J. Balukoff also touched on K-12 funding and Propositions 1, 2 and 3.
Lawmaker joins Balukoff team, temporarily
Boise Democratic Rep. Mat Erpelding will serve as spokesman for the A.J. Balukoff campaign through July, while spokesman Mike Lanza is on leave.
Balukoff touts bipartisan endorsements
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate is backed by former state Rep. Steve Smylie, R-Boise; and Republican businessman Gary Multanen.