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Tribune: Early signs point to paltry turnout for spring primary
The coronavirus outbreak has forced Idaho to shift to an unprecedented vote-by-mail primary. But so far, only 7 percent of registered voters have requested a ballot, the Lewiston Tribune reported Tuesday.
Idaho coronavirus update, 4.13.20: Pass/fail grading systems debate; stimulus funding update
Idaho colleges and universities don’t think using pass/fail grades this semester will have a big impact on admissions or scholarship decisions.
Little will discuss — and likely extend — stay-at-home order Wednesday
The announcement will come 21 days to the day after Little issued a historic order closing non-essential businesses and urging Idahoans to stay home. State orders are facing a backlash from some conservatives — and apparently, from the White House as well.
ISU president outlines bleak budget outlook
Kevin Satterlee last week walked faculty and staff through a $16 million projected deficit fueled by waning enrollment and state funding holdbacks.
Audio: ‘Idaho Matters’ reporter roundtable
Miss this week’s segment on Boise State Public Radio’s “Idaho Matters?” Catch up here.
Educators help fill demand for personal protective equipment
Masks and other parts are going to hospitals throughout Idaho to help combat the growing coronavirus pandemic.
The coronavirus trendline: a week in review
Is Idaho flattening the coronavirus curve? Deaths and hospitalizations have increased significantly in the past week, but new case numbers are tapering off.
Idaho coronavirus update, 4.10.20: Federal stimulus will provide $56 million for Idaho higher education
The first wave of money — direct aid for students — could be on the way shortly.
Analysis: An existential crisis looms over Idaho’s vacant college campuses
When will students be able to return to college campuses? And when the doors are open, will students even show up? The answers are crucial to the higher education system’s mission — and its bottom line.
Short-term campus cashflow issues could set the stage for a fiscal crunch
The coronavirus outbreak is forcing Idaho’s colleges and universities to refund room and board and cancel campus events. The schools are also incurring unexpected costs, as they move coursework online and sanitize buildings that now stand vacant.