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Two Magic Valley groups serving children have been awarded grants for after-school programs

The governor has signed a bill providing nearly $1 million dollars to Idaho State Police.

The Idaho Lottery says it has handed the governor the largest check so far

Magic Valley voters will have decisions to make on Tuesday March 13, on several school funding issues.

An Idaho House panel has introduced legislation that would require cities, counties and other taxing districts to wait one year before a failed bond or levy could be placed back on the election ballot.

Fundraising in the next few months will be vital to constructing a world class dairy-centric research and teaching facility in southern Idaho.

Idaho lawmakers on an economic outlook committee are predicting that the state will see roughly $3.8 billion in tax revenue in the 2019 fiscal year — a more than 5 percent increase from the previous year, mirroring Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's revenue projections for the sixth year in a row.

Idaho's legislative budget writers approved about $3 million for treating inmates with severe liver disease as well as half a million dollars to add 99 beds to the state's prison system as inmate populations continue to rise amid rapid state growth.

Many depend on the Children's Health Insurance Program to help pay for their child's medical care.

The National Park Service is floating a steep increase to entrance fees at 17 of its most popular sites next year.

HANSEN, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) After a lash-out because of a cancelled Fourth of July fireworks show this year, Hansen city said they will hold a show next year.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter has allowed a nearly $320 million transportation funding plan to become law despite lodging multiple criticisms against key aspects of the measure.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers have signed off on the state' public schools funding proposal for fiscal year 2018 — which makes up the largest share of the state's budget.

Election results for school districts in the Magic Valley. All results are unofficial

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Surplus general funds would continue to be funneled to transportation projects in Idaho for another five years under a newly introduced plan.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The chairman of the House Health and Welfare Committee says his $10 million proposal to provide limited primary care services to Idahoans poorest doesn't have enough votes to pass a legislative hearing.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) Parents and citizens of Twin Falls will get a chance to hear about funding the Twin Falls Schools District will be asking for in an upcoming election.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — State evaluators say many of the programs intended to help students in Idaho's public schools are not funded based on need or actual costs.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's Horse Racing Commission is scrambling to avoid a funding crisis after its primary revenue source evaporated earlier this year with the closing of the state's largest horse racing track.

JEROME, Idaho (KLIX) The Idaho Department of Labor has awarded a Jerome plastic bag manufacturer a grant to help train and hire 45 new employees by the end of the month.