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Citizen committee approves 19% pay increase for Idaho legislators
The unanimous decision effectively rejected a proposal from legislative leaders to hike salaries by more than twice as much.
Eagle book challenger has political, business ties to city
Eagle library officials deliberated on the list of books in a private meeting, and the city shielded the challenger’s identity in public records.
Evaluation report: NIC trustees made progress, but it’s not sustainable
Three trustees seats are on the ballot next week. A decision on accreditation is expected in January.
Little, Critchfield push for statewide cell phone restrictions in schools
Those who comply will get a one-time, $5,000 grant.
Democratic caucus chair faces repeat challenger in central Idaho
The previous race between Ned Burns and Mike Pohanka was decided by 37 votes.
David Turnbull appointed to serve on State Board of Education
Turnbull fills a vacancy left by Dave Hill, who stepped down in July after 10 years of service on the State Board.
NIC trustee candidate ‘frustrated’ with information added to conservative voter guide without her consent
Mary Havercroft said the Kootenai County Central Republican Committee added details about her party affiliation in their conservative voter guide as she runs for a non-partisan seat.
Back again: Big City Coffee-Boise State dispute returns to court
A judge Monday gave no inkling on how — or when — she might rule on a motion to reject a $4 million verdict against to current and past Boise State administrators.
Financial data on each of Idaho’s 198 cities now available on Transparent Idaho
The new city features allow citizens to better understand how local governments function
Palouse college fair focuses on paying for tuition
Palouse Pathways hosted its first “College Within Reach” event this weekend, a paying-for-college fair focused on financial aid, scholarships and other ways to pay for school.