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Little says there is no issue using federal money to offset state holdbacks

Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin previously questioned whether the spending was consistent with federal guidelines.

Little urges Idahoans to continue to fight the virus so schools can reopen

With schools coming back into session across the state, Gov. Brad Little said the next few weeks are an important time for education and fighting the virus.

Little signs liability immunity bill into law

The bill, designed to protect a person and schools from lawsuits amid the coronavirus pandemic, became effective Thursday when Little signed it.

Little said he expects COVID-19 school closures to be short

“When students are out of the classroom for too long, the achievement gap widens,” Little said during a press conference Thursday.

Idaho’s governor continues to urge schools to reopen for in-person instruction

“I am doing everything I can to convince the trustees about how important it is to have kids in school,” Little said.

Balukoff campaign spending exceeded $4 million

About 90 percent of the money came from the businessman and Boise school trustee’s own pocket.

Gubernatorial candidates disagree on school funding

A 90-minute debate revealed opinions about how much money the state should give schools, where the money should come from and tiered licensure.

Otter and Balukoff: Yup, they’ve voted

Idaho Education News looked into the voting records of Gov. Butch Otter and challenger A.J. Balukoff. See how they compare.

PROFILE: Balukoff makes education No. 1 issue

The Boise Democrat said the state could have helped reverse school budget cuts more quickly by forgoing tax cuts and investing less in rainy-day savings accounts.