Kevin’s blog
Lengthy legislative session raises specter of a government shutdown
The possible shutdown is a function of timing, and when the session ends. It could affect paychecks for some 20,000 state employees, and raises questions about whether first responders can stay on the job, Clark Corbin of the Idaho Capital Sun reported Thursday.
State Board to discuss higher education fees Wednesday
The state’s four-year schools froze tuition and fees for 2020-21. Presidents have tied the prospect of another freeze to the higher education budget that comes out of the Legislature.