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A former GOP state lawmaker has launched a new political action committee to encourage Independent and Democratic voters to register as Republicans so they can participate in Idaho's closed GOP primary election.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho State Board of Education has approved letting the University of Idaho begin scheduling and playing college football as an independent. The board's 5-1 vote Friday also gives school administrators permission to explore membership in the Big Sky Conference for all other Vandal sports teams...