BOISE, Idaho, March 22 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 21, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea * * * A Message from the Chair: Republican Budget Procedures Don't Add Up Our state budget determines what we invest in and who we prioritize. It is crafted by Idaho's Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, which includes both House and Senate members, using a model that was once nationally recognized for its effectiveness. Sadly, our budget procedures have been dis more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, March 21 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Acclaimed Catalan Author Engages ISU Students in Disability and Literature Discussion Renowned Catalan author and journalist Marius Serra made a virtual visit to Idaho State University as part of the Spring Speaker Series, engaging graduate students in the Master of Arts in Spanish program in a thought-provoking discussion on literature and disability. This event marked a significant milestone for the Span more PR

BOISE, Idaho, March 22 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 21, 2025: * * * Brad Little Cheers as Trump Abolishes the Department of Education, Harms Idaho Schools In response to Donald Trump signing an executive order to shut down the Department of Education and Brad Little cheering him on, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: "Brad Little cares more about clinging to power than fighting for Idaho schools. He already  more PR

BOISE, Idaho, March 20 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 19, 2025: * * * Idaho Democratic Party Chair Condemns Republican Attack on Medicaid: "Thousands Will Lose Healthcare" In response to Governor Brad Little signing House Bill 345, adding restrictive work requirements and managed care to Mediclegaid, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: "Governor Little and every Republican legislator just ripped health coverage more PR

BOISE, Idaho, March 20 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * Gov. Little announces changes in his administration Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little announced today the Idaho Board of Correction appointed Bree Derrick to serve as director of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) as longtime director Josh Tewalt departs the agency for a job in the private sector. Derrick has served as IDOC deputy director since 2019. She has played an ins more PR

BOISE, Idaho, March 20 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * Gov. Little signs the Medicaid Reform and Cost Containment Act Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little commented on his signing of House Bill 345 today, the Medicaid Reform and Cost Containment Act. "We want Idahoans to become as self-sufficient as possible. House Bill 345 reinforces that goal while reasonably reeling in Medicaid spending so taxpayers are not overly burdened by this pr more PR

BOISE, Idaho, March 19 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Little, lawmakers boost literacy funding for public schools Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little joined Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield and state lawmakers Monday as he signed Senate Bill 1069 appropriating an additional $5 million in ongoing funding to support literacy in public schools. The appropriation follows the Governor's KEEPING PROMISES recommendation for public e more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, March 18 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Advanced Reactor Research Among 16 Projects Funded by Dept. of Energy The road to developing the advanced nuclear reactors of the future runs right through the campus of Idaho State University. Recently, ISU was among the six national laboratories, six universities, and multiple industry partners whose research projects were selected for funding under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Nuclea more PR

LEWISTON, Idaho, March 19 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State spring enrollment jumps an unprecedented 11.2% LEWISTON, Idaho - Lewis-Clark State College is bucking national trends and attracting more and more students with its small-school niche and combination of quality and affordability. Spring overall headcount is up 11.2% and fulltime enrollment increased 8.2% compared to this time last year. Overall enrollment at LC State this spring is 3,100, more PR

LEWISTON, Idaho, March 18 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * Author Kim Barnes to speak at 43rd annual Stegner Lecture LEWISTON, Idaho - Kim Barnes, who is an author from Idaho, is speaking at the 43rd annual Stegner Lecture. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will take place on the second floor of the Lewiston City Library (411 D Street) on April 4 at 7 p.m. Barnes will speak on "The Unknown World: Stegner and the Wilderness of Grief," look more PR

BURLINGTON, Vermont, March 21 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: * * * Marlene Tromp Appointed Next President of the University of Vermont By Ed Neuert and Adam White Marlene Tromp, Ph.D., will become the University of Vermont's 28th president, the university's Board of Trustees announced today. She will formally assume the post later this summer. A humanities scholar with three decades of experience in teaching, research, and higher education administration, Dr. Tromp more PR

BOISE, Idaho, March 18 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * New data shows Idaho's go-on rate even higher following LAUNCH Boise, Idaho - The State of Idaho finalized its fall 2024 postsecondary enrollment and go-on numbers last week, showing an even larger improvement than previously thought after the first year of LAUNCH - Idaho's innovative workforce training program. The State Board of Education's full research report details the data and can be found at more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, March 21 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * U of I awarded $4.5 million to pioneer AI tools for research administration MOSCOW, Idaho -- University of Idaho has been awarded a $4.5 million grant leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline administrative processes and drive efficiency in research management. The project represents a transformative step toward reducing administrative burdens. U of I's project is led by Princi more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, March 19 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * UN Human Rights Champion Kehkashan Basu to Speak at ISU's 54th Frank Church Symposium ISU's International Affairs Council is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for the 2025 Frank Church Symposium, who will address the community at the Bilyeu Theatre in Frazier Hall on April 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. Online streaming via Zoom will also be an option for those unable to attend in person, please visit the symposiu more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, March 19 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * University of Idaho sees eighth consecutive semester of enrollment growth MOSCOW, Idaho -- The Spring 2025 enrollment is the largest spring enrollment in the history of University of Idaho. Overall student enrollment for Spring 2025 is 11,886 students, up 4.2% from the Spring 2024 enrollment of 11,408 students. This increase marks the eighth consecutive semester of enrollment growth at U of I with a 22 more PR