State Policy
Federal lawsuit over voter ID law will proceed
The 2023 Legislature banned the use of student IDs as voter ID. The federal lawsuit says the law violates voting rights protected under the U.S. Constitution.
Judge OKs transgender bathroom law — at least for now
Idaho schools now have three weeks to implement the law, which mandates that students use the school bathroom, locker room or changing facility that aligns with their “biological sex.”
U of I president subpoenaed in Phoenix lawsuit
The subpoena centers on one of the key points of Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s lawsuit: Was the University of Idaho competing with other suitors in its bid to purchase the University of Phoenix?
Analysis: A long, troubling immunization trend just gets worse
It’s time we start talking about low immunization rates, infectious disease outbreaks, and what it might mean for schools.
U of I refuses to release reports on financial risks from Phoenix purchase
The University of Idaho says its internal reviews are protected under attorney-client privilege.
Voter ID case appealed to state Supreme Court
Just four days ago, a district judge upheld a law banning the use of student IDs as voter ID.
Judge reins in depositions in Labrador’s open meetings lawsuit
The next step in the politically charged case is a hearing scheduled for Oct. 26 — and a ruling could come at that time.
Analysis: With some apprehension, school counselors step into the Launch liftoff
Idaho’s counselors will have the difficult job of steering 9,000 to 10,000 high school seniors through Idaho Launch — a new grant program that is a work in progress.
Judge upholds ban on use of student IDs as voter ID
The 2023 laws also created a free voter ID to replace the use of a student ID. Opponents say the laws disenfranchise young voters.
A year in the making, the $75 million Idaho Launch program opens
High school seniors can begin applying for up to $8,000 in postsecondary grants. But the money won’t be available until seniors graduate — and before July 1, the start of the next state budget year.