2018 elections
Analysis: Tommy Ahlquist on pre-K, then and now
In 2014, Tommy Ahlquist called a $600,000 state pilot a low-risk starting point to address pre-K. Now, the Republican gubernatorial candidate says he opposes state funding for pre-K.
Ahlquist’s $100 million plan: a spending cut, or a shift?
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist has promised to cut $100 million in state spending. But he is suggesting he might shift these savings elsewhere in the budget.
Michael Snyder, candidate for Congress
The Bonners Ferry writer is running as a 100 percent pro-Trump Republican. “A little flame has started,” he says. “Can we fan it into a fire?”
Balukoff launches campaign
“A generation of Idaho children are coming of age without the skills they need to succeed,” the longtime Boise school trustee said Wednesday. He is running for governor on the Democratic ticket.
Christy Perry, candidate for Congress
State Rep. Christy Perry says Congress should scrutinize federal education programs, to make sure they are working as advertised — and helping students at risk.
Paulette Jordan joins race for governor
State Rep. Paulette Jordan, D-Plummer, joined the gubernatorial race Thursday. She figures to face longtime Boise school trustee A.J. Balukoff in the May 15 Democratic primary.
Special education dominates Bonneville bond discussions
An idea to build a special education hub could bump a bond request to $65 million.
Perry joins GOP fray in 1st Congressional District
State Rep. Christy Perry of Nampa becomes the sixth Republican and second sitting legislator to enter the open race in the 1st Congressional District.
Labrador reiterates education platform
No big surprises on gubernatorial candidate Raul Labrador’s campaign website. Labrador says it’s time to ditch Common Core and mothball the U.S. Department of Education.
Christy Perry considers run for Congress
It’s a crowded race with incumbent 1st District Rep. Raul Labrador running for governor.