Gemma Gaudette

4 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette

Since April, the Boise School District has received five tort claims, all of them directly or indirectly involving a former elementary school special education assistant. In total, the claims seek more than $100 million in damages. Idaho Education News has been following these developments since January, and after making a public records request earlier this month, the district released the tort claims.

4 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette

Idaho may be known for its scenic beauty and agriculture, but it’s also a powerhouse in global trade. With more than every year, the state’s economy is driven by everything from dairy and wheat to high tech and manufactured goods, supporting more than 16,000 jobs. While small businesses make up 85% of the state’s exporters, many are feeling the pressure from tariffs.

1 week ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette

Idaho Public lands are under threat of being sold, a Valley County mine plans to expand, the Idaho Parental Rights Act is causing concerns, a new analysis has linked climate change to increasingly hot summers and there's a new minimum wage requirement for teachers in the Gem State. It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

1 week ago | kisu.org | Gemma Gaudette

Idaho Public lands are under threat of being sold, a Valley County mine plans to expand, the Idaho Parental Rights Act is causing concerns, a new analysis has linked climate change to increasingly hot summers and there's a new minimum wage requirement for teachers in the Gem State. It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

1 week ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette

Last week, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all members of the CDC vaccine advisory committee. The decision is drawing strong reactions from both supporters and critics. Some see it as a push for reform, while others worry about the impact on public health guidance. Dr. David Pate, the former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the removals and the latest in health news.