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In wake of nixed levy, Idaho Falls’ next move is complicated

The path is muddied by an ongoing legislative session that puts state funding in flux.

Statehouse roundup, 1.30.24: Bill to arm school teachers on hold, for now

INSIDE: Vote on Blaine Amendment repeal delayed, and a much-anticipated bill to subsidize private school tuition made its first appearance Tuesday. 

Jerome teachers take Monday off in protest, leading to district closure

About 90 teachers took a personal leave day to protest a school board decision and other stressors.

Statehouse roundup, 1.29.24: Republican proposes disclaimer that school vaccines are ‘not mandatory’

INSIDE: New ISU president speaks with lawmakers, bill requiring smartphone filters is introduced

Analysis: Trial spotlights transparency — but not the Phoenix purchase

A robust public debate over government transparency is healthy and useful. It’s too bad Idahoans have never been afforded the same opportunity to debate the proposed University of Phoenix purchase.

West Ada teacher named Idaho’s Language Teacher of the Year

Adam Li teachers Mandarin Chinese at Renaissance High in Meridian.

A blind vote, or proven process? An open meetings lawsuit goes to the judge

It’s unclear when an Ada County judge will rule on a lawsuit that could short-circuit the University of Idaho’s purchase of the University of Phoenix. But the decision won’t come until next week at the earliest.

Charter school overhaul clears major hurdle, advances to House

Supporters say the bill strikes a balance between supporting charter schools and holding them accountable.

Green says the U of I outbid multiple suitors for the University of Phoenix

On the witness stand Wednesday, University President C. Scott Green talked at greater detail than ever before about the pursuit of Phoenix. A civil suit could stymie the $685 million deal; the trial continues Thursday.