Idaho schools should reopen on schedule
By Dr. John M. Livingston | Medical Policy Adviser The overwhelming, incontrovertible scientific evidence demonstrates that we should absolutely reopen our schools for pre-K to 12th grade. Yet, the nation’s second-largest teachers union, the American
Idahoans: Act today to oppose Covid-19 immunity legislation
Idahoans should promptly tell lawmakers and Gov. Brad Little to reject a civil liability proposal that is expected to become the centerpiece of a special legislative session planned for the week of Aug. 24. The
McLean: No free ponies, but priorities that are detached from reality
When I was a sixth-grader, my teacher instructed the class to design an ideal city, with our only limitation being the power of our imaginations and the availability of color pencils. Untethered by reality or
Kustra attacks conservatives, IFF to deflect from his poor record
Former BSU President Bob Kustra’s recent commentary spoke of “[t]aking back Idaho from its fringe politics.” Kustra took aim at legislators he deems extreme and the Idaho Freedom Foundation. Kustra’s examples of fringe politics included:
Here’s how Idaho can develop academically strong ELA and Mathematics Standards when it revises its current standards
By Sandra Stotsky, Professor Emerita, University of Arkansas Idaho can develop effective non-Common Core standards for mathematics and English/reading if its Legislature requires the development of K-12 standards in mathematics and in English/reading with the
Central District Health may mandate masks for your kid at Tuesday meeting
The debate over mandatory masks is headed to school. That is, Central District Health will discuss an order Tuesday that would require Ada County students to don masks when schools reopen in a few weeks.
Give parents choice instead of Covid-era edicts as schools reopen
Parents have the right to decide how their kids are educated, and that includes decisions about masks, online courses, vaccines, Covid-testing, social distancing, or any other virus mitigation measures that might be part of the
Understanding property tax relief under CARES Act
The federal CARES Act gave Idaho about $1.25 billion for COVID-19 relief efforts. Gov. Brad Little earmarked approximately $200 million of the federal cash for property tax relief. As of July 20, 54 cities and
Boise City Council votes to hike property tax budget amidst calls for relief
Boise taxpayers delivered a clear, unmistakable message to Boise Mayor Lauren McLean and the city council at Tuesday night’s public hearing on next year’s budget: Stop spending and provide real property tax relief. On Tuesday
McLean launches Green New Deal for Boise
Last week, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean announced the formation of a Climate Action Division, because, as the first-term mayor explained, “the risk to all Boiseans of climate inaction is substantial.” The mayor’s goals are lofty:
The decision to wear a mask should be yours alone
Lewiston Tribune opinion writer Marty Trillhaase boldly claims that if Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, Rep. Heather Scott, or I were to recommend people wear coverings over their noses and mouths, it will convince skeptical Idahoans
Read now: Central District Health order requiring face masks in Ada County
The Central District Health oversight board approved the mask mandate at its meeting Tuesday afternoon. Those who don’t comply with the order could be jailed for up to six months and fined no more than
Central District Health approves jail time, up to $1,000 fine for mask non-compliance in Ada County
The Central District Health oversight board has approved an order that requires all people in Ada County to don a face mask. Those who violate the order could face up to six months in jail
Watch live: Central District Health debates Ada County mask mandate
The Central District Health oversight board will meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss a county-wide mask mandate.
Former state health official: Central District Health not designed to issue mask mandates, business restrictions
By Steve West With Idaho’s public health authorities considering face mask mandates and further restrictions on business activity throughout Idaho, it’s well past time to examine who is making such decisions and their qualifications to
