politics

Caldwell School District lifts mask mandate

The Caldwell board’s decision leaves West Ada and the Boise School District as the only Treasure Valley districts with mask mandates in place, per EdNews tracking.

Will federal vaccine executive order apply to all university employees?

University officials are scrambling to figure out how many employees might need to be vaccinated. Eighteen states, including Idaho, have signed on to lawsuits opposing the Biden administration executive order — which applies to federal contractors, including universities.

Election could swing balance of power on high-profile Treasure Valley school boards

Conservatives swept races for the West Ada and Nampa school boards, triggering likely shifts in policy and power.

Lt. Gov. McGeachin’s office decreases supplemental budget request for legal fees

State cuts check to cover Idaho Press Club’s costs, but it’s still not clear if McGeachin owes her own attorney fees.

Analysis: It was an unusual school election. Or is it the new normal?

Vows to oppose mask mandates and critical race theory resonated with many voters. But now it’s time for dozens of new board members to move out of election mode.

Conservatives see mixed results in politically charged school board election

A string of board shakeups are now on tap after a contentious election season. INSIDE: A list of statewide election-related results.

Idaho’s universities will follow vaccine mandate — at least for now

That means some college and university employees and students could need to get COVID-19 vaccines in the next few weeks, while the state goes to federal court to challenge a presidential mandate.