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Statesman: Legislator made complaint about diversity and ethics class
In a March 15 email, interim provost Tony Roark said Boise State was suspending its University Foundations 200 class, “pending an investigation of serious allegations of classroom misconduct conveyed to (President Marlene) Tromp by a legislator.”
Reclaim Idaho begins gathering signatures on K-12 initiative
But the group might put this campaign on hold — depending on what happens with its lawsuit challenging Idaho’s new initiative law.
Coronavirus trendline, 6.4.21: New case numbers approach a one-year low
For the first time in almost a year, Idaho has reported fewer than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for the week.
Idaho State spells out plan to absorb state budget cuts
Idaho State University will use a hiring slowdown and dip into reserves to absorb a $500,000 state budget cut, the Idaho State Journal reported Wednesday.
K-12 case numbers continue to decrease
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported at least 63 K-12 cases for an eight-day period ending Monday. That’s a decrease from 79 cases the preceding week.
Video and audio: Catching up from a wild week of news
Catch up on this week’s “Idaho Reports” and the Boise State Public Radio Reporter Roundtable.
Coronavirus trendline, 5.28.21: Mask drama rages, new case numbers remain flat
New case numbers remained steady. Vaccination numbers continued their freefall, reaching a four-month low.
Who is Boise State’s mystery accuser? Boise State isn’t saying
Complaints about a diversity course came from “a respected member of the community who reported their concerns under the condition of anonymity,” a university attorney said Tuesday. The verbal complaint had considerable political impact.
K-12 coronavirus case numbers drop, but some hotspots persist
Lake City High School in Coeur d’Alene reinstated a mask mandate last week, as case numbers continued to trend upward.
Coronavirus trendline, 5.21.21: Slow week for the virus and virus-related news
Idahoans were slightly more inclined to get vaccinated this past week.