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As shortfall grows, McGeachin might be forced to forgo pay
The shortfall is the result of a public records dispute involving the lieutenant governor’s education task force. James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio reported Friday on the growing budget gap.
Coronavirus trends show continued improvement
New case numbers continue to slow, and the test positivity rate reaches its lowest point in the two years of the pandemic.
Coronavirus numbers show continued improvement
Idaho’s cases reach their lowest daily rate since late December. And the positive test rate crosses an encouraging threshold.
Coronavirus case rate inches downward
Other coronavirus metrics also improved, but new cases involving 5- to 17-year-olds increased slightly.
NIC accreditation panel recommends probation
The panel also says the State Board of Education should assume “supervisory oversight” of NIC’s administrative and trustee actions, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported Friday.
Campaign news: Another GOP showdown, and a big resignation
Reps. Judy Boyle of Midvale and Scott Syme of Wilder will square off in the May 17 Republican primary. And Rep. Steven Harris, R-Meridian, will not seek re-election.
A week of encouraging Idaho coronavirus trends
New case numbers continued to head downward — across the state and in schools as well. Other metrics were encouraging as well.
Coronavirus case rates continue to slow
Idaho’s largest school districts, and most college campuses, reported decreases in new coronavirus cases last week.
Bundy withdraws from GOP primary, will run as independent
INSIDE: His official announcement and reaction from two of his former GOP opponents.