In an Associated Press story in the Idaho Statesman, pro and con viewpoints are outlined about HJR2, a proposed constitutional amendment to make the right to hunt, fish and trap a part of the Idaho Constitution. The issue does not … Continue reading →

A story in the Lewiston Tribune says teachers eligible for a pay-for-performance bonus will receive the money regardless of the outcome of the Proposition 2 vote Nob. 6. However, one variable that could cause a problem is the date districts … Continue reading →

As promised, Education Voters of Idaho (EVI) disclosed its donor list on Wednesday, according to an Associated Press story in the Idaho Statesman. The three largest contributors to the campaign in favor of  the trio of education reforms, known as … Continue reading →

In what he says is an attempt to offset money contributed by the National Education Association (NEA) in opposition to education reforms in the state of Idaho, Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot says he will spend what he can to support … Continue reading →

Secretary of State Ben Ysursa is a step closer to forcing Education Voters of Idaho (EVI) to disclose its donor list, according to an Associated Press story in the Idaho Press-Tribune. Judge Mike Wetherell ruled Monday in 4th District Court … Continue reading →

On a 10-2 vote Friday, the task force appointed by Gov. Butch Otter to develop a recommendation for him on what the state should do about crafting a health care insurance exchange as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court … Continue reading →

An agreement between the Idaho secretary of state’s office and an attorney for Education Voters of Idaho (EVI) resulted in both sides agreeing that the dispute over the release of the EVI donor list will be heard in state court … Continue reading →

The Clearwater Economic Development Association, based in Lewiston, has been awarded a grant from the Small Business Administration that could amount to $2.5 million during a five-year period, according to a story in the Lewiston Tribune. even though the group … Continue reading →

The issue of donor disclosure for a group working on behalf of education reforms approved by the Legislature in 2011 will be heard Friday afternoon in a Boise courtroom, according to an Associated Press story in the Idaho Falls Post … Continue reading →

The numbers are huge. Eight years, $180 million, $249 per student, 6,600 computers with 14-inch screens. That’s the breakdown on a contract awarded to Hewlett-Packard to supply Idaho students with laptops as part of the education reform measures approved by … Continue reading →