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Idaho officials join America250 initiative to celebrate the founding of the United States
Idaho State Historical Society to lead task force to plan events, gather oral histories and allocate grant funding to commemorate America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
Attorney general seeks to intervene in Blaine Amendment lawsuit
The lawsuit centers on whether a church can use a public school facility.
‘Every vote matters:’ Winner of Idaho’s closest legislative primary won by 4 votes
Recount in eastern Idaho district confirms Shelley resident Ben Fuhriman defeated incumbent state Rep. Julianne Young, a Republican from Blackfoot
Four incumbents will run unopposed, two others will vie for final seat
The trustee election will be conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
In Payette, summer school defies stereotypes, thanks to a unique partnership
Teachers and students help each other prepare for the future.
Phoenix says it is ‘committed’ to Idaho, and negotiating with lawmakers
“This extension provides time for important collaboration with important stakeholders and leaders in Idaho, including the Idaho Legislature,” the University of Phoenix said in a statement to Idaho Education News Tuesday.
Idaho open primaries supporters submit signatures to state for final round of verification
The Idaho Republican Party came out in opposition to ranked-choice voting during the secretive Idaho Republican State Convention last month in Coeur d’Alene.
UPDATE: Superintendent shuffle: 2024 turnover at education’s helm
Find out who is stepping away, and who’s stepping in.
Democrats plan statewide rallies to protest new library law
“The library book bounty, passed by Republican politicians, is a direct attack on our freedom to make decisions for ourselves and our families,” state Democratic Chairwoman Lauren Necochea said.
No budget surplus expected as Idaho begins new fiscal year
State budget revenue projections missed the mark by millions in April and May, which may mean less money for property tax relief in 2025.