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Tax Commission won’t release private school tax credit data
August 25, 2026
This month, taxpayers in Texas found out how many students receiving $1 billion in private education subsidies were already homeschooled or enrolled in a private school: 70%.
From Idaho Education News
In unprecedented case, Statesman sues for public access to info on $5.5 million in taxpayer spending on Kohberger defense
July 14, 2026
Bryan Kohberger’s legal defense has cost Idaho taxpayers nearly $5.5 million so far. And unlike most public expenses, there’s no detailed accounting available to the public of how that money was spent.
From the Idaho Statesman
State Board refuses to release comments on Boise State finalist
June 24, 2026
Idaho Education News on Thursday requested four records on Hahn and the presidential search. The State Board rejected all four requests Friday.
From the Idaho Education News
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