Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun

Trustees Todd Banducci sought a temporary restraining order to block the State Board of Education from filling the trustee vacancies. A judge rejected the request.

Next month’s Republican primary elections are expected to be among the most competitive and influential races in a vital election year for Idaho. 

Long the political underdogs in deep red Idaho, Democrats say a rise in extremism among the far right wing of the Republican Party has given them an opportunity to gain political ground in the Gem State.  Between Republican-led moves to reduce funding for higher education, cut money for the library commission, attempt to eliminate protections…

She is running for governor in the May 17 Republican primary election, challenging incumbent Gov. Brad Little and a field of six other GOP hopefuls.

The state may withhold McGeachin’s salary and require her to pay health insurance premiums.

At a minimum, four of JFAC’s 20 members will be out next year. Depending on election results, 15 could be new.

The website will make it easier for the public to follow state government and its agencies.

The resignation comes as McGeachin is facing a projected budget shortfall if she doesn’t cut expenses.

She has requested $29,000 in supplemental funding to cover legal costs that District Judge Steven Hippler ordered her to pay to the Idaho Press Club after she lost a public records lawsuit.