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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.
Idaho Press: Little says signing House Bill 500 was the ‘right thing’ to do
Gov. Brad Little broke eight days of silence Tuesday, explaining his decision to sign a bill banning transgender girls and women from participating in girls’ ands women’s sports.
Video: ‘Making the Grade,’ 4.7.20
After a month-long hiatus, our weekly “Making the Grade” segment is back, via Zoom. Catch this week’s segment here.
Statesman: Boise State students who violate stay-home order could face eviction
The university says students who leave campus apartments pose a health risk to their roommates, the Idaho Statesman reported Saturday.
Coronavirus cases in Idaho: the trendline
Tracking Idaho’s coronavirus cases since March 25, when Gov. Brad Little issued a statewide stay-at-home directive.
Another state shutters its schools for the year
Ten states have closed schools for the rest of the academic year, Education Week reports. The State Board of Education is expected to revisit Idaho’s school closures Monday.