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Campus news items: BYU-Idaho reports fall enrollment decrease

Other items: A new concurrent enrollment program at Boise State; rural health scholarships at Idaho State; and U of I-led research studying the Tasmanian devil.

Idaho Supreme Court returns lawsuit challenging kindergarten fees to district court

The court is calling for for further consideration of the merits of “important constitutional questions” involved in the case.

Former Rep. Luke Malek drops out of Idaho’s lieutenant governor race

He said he’ll support House Speaker Scott Bedke in the 2022 election. Bedke is being challenged by Rep. Priscilla Giddings.

District spending plans reveal a mixed bag when it comes to addressing mental health

Spending plans for federal money reveal a common narrative: Some districts are leaning into student mental health. Others barely mention it. Click in to see how your district is spending this money.

Boise board picks new trustee

“I think our board could probably use somebody who’s rational, level-headed — just can critically think through issues. And so, I thought ‘Alright, I can help,’” Steve Schmidt told trustees.

Trustees adopt all eight legislative priorities on Friday’s agenda

Trustees also elected new officers. Find out who won.

Trustees prepare to elect association leaders

The Friday elections will determine who lead the Idaho School Boards Association.

Analysis: The 2021 session ended this week, and the 2022 session began

During the pandemic, days and weeks have had this way of bleeding together. Why should legislative sessions be any different? Everything Idahoans saw from the Legislature this week they will see again — in just 53 days, when lawmakers return to the Statehouse.

After 311 days, the 2021 Legislature calls it a year

Lawmakers wrapped up a record-setting session Wednesday. In three days, they passed only one piece of legislation: a nonbinding memorial decrying the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates.