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Labrador represents supporters of transgender athletics ban
The state Republican Party chairman is legal counsel for two Idaho State University student-athletes who want the courts to uphold Idaho’s new law.
Idaho coronavirus infection rate shows signs of slowing
Idaho has reported about 20 new cases per day since Saturday — after a one-day spike of more than 100 new cases Friday.
USA Today: Parents, teachers are apprehensive about reopening schools
A majority of parents surveyed said they will pursue online education or home-schooling in the fall. And among teachers surveyed, about one in five said they don’t plan to stay on the job next year.
This week’s coronavirus trendline: (5.22.20 edition)
On Friday, Idaho reported its largest one-day increase in coronavirus cases in more than a month. But overall, the numbers are a mixed bag.
BYU-Idaho turns down federal coronavirus aid
“At this time, the university is prepared to meet the needs of our students without accessing these federal funds,” BYU-Idaho officials said in an email, obtained by East Idaho News.
Idaho Press: Nearly 372,000 Idahoans request primary election ballots
That surprising surge of interest could translate into record turnout for a primary — if voters actually turn in their ballots.
Ybarra’s communications director leaves SDE
Scott Phillips began work Monday as policy and communications chief at the Idaho Department of Lands, after 18 months at the State Department of Education.
Idaho’s primary: Following the money
This year, the fault lines between mainstream and hardline Republicans could be even more pronounced than ever.
This week’s coronavirus trendline (5.15.20 edition)
As the state takes another step to reopen businesses Saturday, the state has reported a slight uptick in coronavirus cases.
Democratic leaders: Little’s budget cuts would worsen ‘disruption’ in education
Idaho’s schools were already in an “extremely precarious” position before the coronavirus pandemic, Democratic legislative leaders said Thursday, and a $99 million budget cut would only make matters worse.