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‘I’ve got their back’: Governor, superintendent endorse legislative candidates
It’s not unusual for a governor to endorse primary races, but Little hasn’t done it regularly in his two terms.
In depth: Idaho’s costliest — and maybe most bitter — legislative primary
The roiling rematch between state Sen. Scott Herndon and former state Sen. Jim Woodward could go a long way toward shaping the Senate GOP caucus, and have a tangible impact on Statehouse education politics. The race could also be a sign of what to expect in future legislative primaries.
U of I president folds $4,250 into GOP legislative primaries
Several of the donations went to lawmakers who have sided with the U of I in its bid to buy the University of Phoenix.
The Legislature’s K-12 budgeter-in-chief faces a high-profile primary
Six-term Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, faces two high-profile primary opponents: Bryan Smith, a GOP national committeeman with Idaho Freedom Foundation ties; and Sean Coletti, mayor of the neighboring bedroom community of Ammon.
Dallas Harris Elementary School dedicated at ribbon-cutting ceremony in Boise
Dallas Harris is located in southeastern Boise, a fast-growing area and one defying the trends of declining enrollment in Boise School District.
These cities raised taxes — for free child care
Parents say the free day care ‘changed my life.’
Coeur d’Alene trustees agree to close Borah elementary
“Everybody expects you to have crossing guards. It’s just one of those things that comes with sending your kids to school,” a trustee said.
Check out our primary election voter guide
We asked candidates about their most important education priorities and where they stand on controversial education issues dividing the Legislature.