BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 29 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * A Message from the Chair: GOP Attacks on Healthcare Access, Affordability Continue * Medicaid is an investment that benefits everyone. It keeps parents healthy enough to work, guarantees care for neighbors with disabilities and seniors, and prevents families from drowning in medical debt. Just as importantly, it sustains rural hospitals and clinics that would otherwise be unable  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 29 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * College of Business Professor Represents Idaho State University in Malta as Fulbright Specialist Over the summer, Professor of Healthcare Administration Dr. Ruiling Guo traveled to University of Malta (UM) in Malta, an island country in Southern Europe, as a Fulbright Specialist. Selected based on her academic and professional achievements and demonstrated leadership in her field, Guo was one of only 400 U.S.  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 29 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Idaho State University Now Offering Associate Degree in Science A brand new degree is debuting this fall at Idaho State University. The start of the 2025-26 academic year marks the beginning of ISU offering an associate degree in science. The 60-credit degree allows students to choose from a variety of courses across ISU's College of Science and Engineering to earn a degree tailored to their interests. Stud  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 26 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Idaho State University School of Nursing Announces New Simulation Center Idaho State University is opening a new, state-of-the-art simulation center to benefit both nursing and dental students, thanks to statewide and local partnerships. In partnership with the Idaho Workforce Development Council, Idaho State University secured a grant that includes advanced simulators and recording systems for the center.   more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 29 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Center for Learning and Instructional Excellence Offers Array of Resources for Teaching and Faculty Development The Bengal Success Center is a hub for both student and faculty resources including University Honors, Tutoring, Bengal Bridge, TRIO, and the Intensive English Institute. Within it, the Center for Learning and Instructional Excellence offers programming and collaboration opportunities across campuse  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 29 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars Represent ISU at Statewide Conference This July, 59 undergraduate students from Idaho State University attended the 2025 Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research (ICUR). This year's turnout exceeded the 33 students who participated in 2024, representing a substantial increase in research engagement since 2019. ICUR encouraged students to attend even if not presenting rese  more