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Analysis: Winners and losers from Tuesday’s elections
It was a good night for some key legislators. A rough night for hardline conservatives — or some of them, anyway. And another night of drama in West Ada.
Otter endorses West Ada recalls
The governor and the first lady headed a list of endorsements released Thursday.
UPDATE: Some big numbers and surprises in legislative fundraising
Pre-election “sunshine reports” often provide a good glimpse into the final throes of a campaign. The latest filings are no exception.
Breaking down Otter’s legislative endorsements
Otter is endorsing in 12 GOP legislative primaries Tuesday, the Associated Press reported.
Another way to look at Tuesday’s school bond issues
Idaho voters will decide on $57.2 million in bond issues Tuesday — or almost enough to pay for a high school football stadium in Texas.
Tighter security, higher absenteeism at Twin Falls schools
A fatal drive-by shooting and an accidental gun firing at a Twin Falls school leaves parents and district staff on edge.
National report underscores Idaho’s graduation rate challenge
Idaho’s trouble areas — alternative and virtual high schools with low graduation rates — are hardly unique.
Political money trail: Incumbents back Nate’s opponent
Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill and Rep. Marc Gibbs are backing Doug Ricks, who will oppose Rep. Ron Nate in the May 17 GOP primary.
UPDATED: Nine Idaho high schools pass Washington Post ‘challenge’
Spoiler alert: There are plenty of familiar names on the Post’s list of America’s most challenging high schools.
How I spent my spring non-vacation
Kevin Richert spent the start of this week at the Education Writers Association national seminar in Boston. Here are a few takeaways.