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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
Idaho records exposed officer misconduct. Then the state decided to conceal them.
May 10, 2026
State agencies will no longer release information about whether an officer retired, resigned or was fired.
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