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Sunshine reports: A closer look at the key legislative races

Thumbnails on some of the spendiest legislative races on the Nov. 8 ballot — including races in the state’s four likeliest swing districts.

UPDATED STORY: Breaking down the IEA’s fall endorsements

The teachers’ union picks were split almost equally by political party.

‘This time it’s different:’ More than 50 Republicans endorse Arkoosh

The list includes some big names in statewide GOP circles, such as former Gov. Phil Batt. Several other supporters are familiar in the education arena.

Assembling an awkward alliance, Critchfield builds on fundraising edge

The Republican received big donations from three senators who lost in the May primary — and the well-heeled Boise couple who helped unseat the senators.

U of I: Anti-abortion laws are ‘written to be punitive for state employees’

In a statement Wednesday, university officials said students still have access to contraceptives on campus, and the U of I’s academic freedom policy remains unchanged.

Sebaaly resigns from NIC

The wrestling coach and former interim president was a central figure in the furor surrounding the Coeur d’Alene community college.

McGeachin recruits for West Ada textbook committee

In a strange Tuesday news release that copied from a West Ada release, McGeachin urged parents to help choose kindergarten through fifth-grade textbooks.

Boise school board election fundraising: an update

In general, the winning candidates in the Sept. 6 elections appeared to far outraise their opponents. The final numbers won’t be available until October.

Little, Simpson, Fulcher decline debate invitations

However, four statewide televised debates are a go. State schools superintendent’s candidates Debbie Critchfield and Terry Gilbert will square off on Oct. 24.

What the August fundraising numbers say about Idaho’s fall elections

Two Democratic statewide candidates hold an edge in campaign cash on hand, heading into the final weeks of the fall election.