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NIC trustees agree to reinstate Swayne
Nick Swayne is back at the helm at the embattled community college. But In a divided vote, trustees voted to keep interim president Gregory South on paid leave.
Judge orders NIC trustees to reinstate Swayne
The Friday evening order leaves the NIC with two presidents on the payroll — and opens a new round of turmoil, as a regional panel considers pulling the beleaguered community college’s accreditation.
After library bill vote, Boyle abruptly steps down from House Education
“This is Idaho, not San Francisco, and I’m a mom and a grandmom,” said Boyle, R-Midvale, explaining her decision to step down.
Audio: An ‘Idaho Matters’ school choice conversation
Did you miss Thursday’s “Idaho Matters?” Catch up here.
NIC’s new attorney received nearly $25,000 in December
And this exceeded monthly payments to NIC’s old law firm from December 2021 and July, according to Kaye Thornbrugh of the Coeur d’Alene Press, who filed a public records request for the invoices.
Caldwell calls off hearing on LGBTQ student policy
“After careful consideration and due to safety concerns,” Caldwell trustees called off the hearing, scheduled for Monday.
Audio: ‘Idaho Matters,’ 1.13.23
Miss this week’s Reporter Roundtable? Catch up here.
Kohberger preliminary hearing set for June 26
The suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students was back in court Thursday — but only briefly.
It’s a slow day at the Statehouse — but that’s not that unusual
After Monday’s newsy kickoff, the 2023 Legislature settled Wednesday into a typical early-session lull.
Audio: ‘Idaho Matters,’ 1.10.23
Listen in for a detailed breakdown of Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address and budget proposal.