WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea issued a statement on May 30, 2025, assailing the recently passed House Republican federal budget. Necochea stated the budget prioritizes "handouts for billionaires" through tax cuts while slashing essential programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and food assistance, negatively impacting "thousands of Idahoans." She also criticized provisions that would make college more expensive, repeal clean energy investments, and weaken protectio  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 30 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * ISU Remains Engaged in Promoting the Value of Higher Education at a National Level Idaho State University is engaging in state and local dialogue related to the importance of higher education and the multiple roles ISU plays in serving its communities. ISU has joined 50 institutions and organizations in signing a Renewed Call to Action statement by members of the Council on Competitiveness and its National C  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, May 30 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * Hospitality management program named IDCTE Exemplary Postsecondary Program LEWISTON, Idaho - Lewis-Clark State College's hospitality management program was recently notified of its selection as the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE) Exemplary Postsecondary Program. According to IDCTE the award, which was given to LC State's graphic communications program in 2024, recognizes progra  more