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UPDATED: IEA revokes endorsement of Hill
The union’s decision might have limited impact. First-term Rep. Ted Hill, R-Eagle, is unopposed in this year’s GOP primary and general election.
Christensen withdraws from House challenge
Former state Rep. Chad Christensen of Ammon had filed to challenge Rep. Kevin Andrus, R-Lava Hot Springs.
UPDATED: Article identifies Yenor as ‘hidden hand’ behind right-wing media platform
Citing public records – including emails sent from Scott Yenor’s Boise State University email account – the Guardian reports that the political science professor sought funding for Action Idaho beginning in May 2021.
CEI president to retire in July
Rick Aman was the Idaho Falls-based college’s first and only president.
Green: U of I still exploring Phoenix options
“We are still committed to the students of Idaho and the opportunities available to them, as well as working adults, through this affiliation,” Green said Friday.
U of I reports increase in spring enrollment
On Monday, the University of Idaho touted its highest spring enrollment in at least a decade.
UPDATED: The 2024 legislative field is set, and here’s what we learned today
It’s the final day for legislative candidates to turn in their campaign paperwork. We’ll track the deadline action here.
U of I picks a new partner to finance Phoenix deal
The University of Idaho hasn’t begun issuing University of Phoenix bonds — but it is already turning to a Plan B, or a Plan C.
Campaign filings news: A flurry of primaries in Idaho Falls
Rep. Wendy Horman, one of the Statehouse’s most influential education budget-writers, has a GOP primary opponent.
NIC accreditation remains intact; site visit looms in October
An accreditation cloud has hung over North Idaho College since April 2022.