2018 governor’s race

UPDATED: Where does Labrador stand on the rising cost of college?

We asked, a week ago. They haven’t answered. We’re still waiting.

UPDATED: Gubernatorial candidates rip tuition and fee increases

GOP Lt. Gov. Brad Little said he opposes the 3.5 to 5 percent fee increases, approved last week. Democratic candidates A.J. Balukoff and Paulette Jordan also voiced concerns about college affordability.

Paulette Jordan, candidate for governor

Paulette Jordan says rural schools are scraping by one supplemental levy at a time. She favors a more aggressive approach to teacher pay raises, and universal pre-K.

Analysis: Six takeaways from Monday’s gubernatorial debate

An in-depth look at what the candidates had to say about taxes, teacher pay, pre-K — and each other.

Democratic candidates split on marijuana legalization

Former state Rep. Paulette Jordan says legalization could bring in tax revenues for schools; Boise school trustee A.J. Balukoff said he is “pretty much opposed” to legalization.

Labrador, Ahlquist feud over TV ads

U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador lashed out Thursday over an ad from a PAC supporting Republican rival Tommy Ahlquist. Said Labrador, “These lies must end, and they must end now.”

In the wake of school shootings, candidates stake out differences on safety

The gubernatorial candidates split along party lines on arming teachers and gun control.

Little’s education plan: a breakdown

Lt. Gov. Brad Little’s three-page education plan unveils a few new wrinkles, sidesteps a couple of touchy topics — and works in a few digs at his political opposition.

AP: New PAC raises $261,000 ahead of Republican primary

Donors to the fledgling Idaho First PAC include the father of gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist, and the board chairman of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, the Associated Press reported Thursday.

Jordan resigns from Legislature to focus on governor’s race

Paulette Jordan had been splitting her time between campaigning and serving in the House. In other news, a former House Democratic leader is backing Boise school trustee A.J. Balukoff’s gubernatorial campaign.