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Video: ‘Idaho Reports’ Web extra, 4.17.20
Will any Idaho schools reopen in May? We discuss the practical and political barriers.
The coronavirus trendline: The week in review (4.17.20 edition)
Over the past week, Idaho’s confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases increased by 19 percent, continuing a slowdown in new case numbers.
Boise State extends campus closure into the summer
Summer classes will be delivered online, and all campus events and summer camps are suspended until July 5.
Opponents will file lawsuit over transgender athletics ban
ACLU Idaho and a feminist organization, Legal Voice, will file a lawsuit today on behalf of a transgender student at Boise State University, Idaho News 6 reported.
Video: Making the grade, 4.14.20
Miss this week’s “Making the Grade” segment? Catch it here.
Tribune: Early signs point to paltry turnout for spring primary
The coronavirus outbreak has forced Idaho to shift to an unprecedented vote-by-mail primary. But so far, only 7 percent of registered voters have requested a ballot, the Lewiston Tribune reported Tuesday.
Little will discuss — and likely extend — stay-at-home order Wednesday
The announcement will come 21 days to the day after Little issued a historic order closing non-essential businesses and urging Idahoans to stay home. State orders are facing a backlash from some conservatives — and apparently, from the White House as well.
Audio: ‘Idaho Matters’ reporter roundtable
Miss this week’s segment on Boise State Public Radio’s “Idaho Matters?” Catch up here.
The coronavirus trendline: a week in review
Is Idaho flattening the coronavirus curve? Deaths and hospitalizations have increased significantly in the past week, but new case numbers are tapering off.
Little forms committee to oversee coronavirus stimulus spending
Idaho stands to receive $1.25 billion from the feds, including more than $100 million for education. It’s unclear when this committee will meet, or whether its meetings will be streamed publicly.