Election Day - Bonds/Levies/Library on the Docket
33 Counties hold elections today. Often with off-year elections, it is a much smaller number of options with bond issues, levies and trustee positions filling most of the ballot races. Check your county clerk’s website for a sample ballot showing the races specific to you. Get informed then go vote!
Durham: Trump/Russia Investigation Had No Basis
The report of the special counsel looking into the origins of the Trump Collusion allegation that launched the Mueller Probe was released on Monday. Special Counsel John Durham’s conclusion was that there was no conclusive evidence for ever starting the investigation. No additional charges in the matter are expected and the FBI released a statement that corrective actions have already been implemented.
Trump’s reaction was that the ‘American public was scammed’. Durham may be questioned by Congress next and questions about who knew what and when will likely be fodder for news outlets in the next few days and weeks.
US Bird Flu Worst Ever
58 Million poultry birds have been lost or culled since February. The current bird flu strain, known as H5N1, has struck hard in chicken, turkey, pheasant, quail, duck and geese populations. The source of the flu is likely from migratory birds and then can also be spread by farm workers moving from an infected farm to another.
The avian flu poses no real risk to humans but is devastating to these bird populations and can cause prices to skyrocket for eggs and poultry meat. A vaccine is being researched but offers no guarantee of success.
Behind Idaho News Sources
The article explores the ownership of well known Idaho news organizations. Would you be surprised to know that they are overwhelmingly owned by out of state companies?
Tuitions to Increase
An increase of about $400 per student was approved on Monday by the State Board of Education. Tuitions had been frozen in 2019 for four-year colleges, but the Board relented due to other budget cuts that would be required without the increase. The four schools affected are the University of Idaho, Boise State University, Idaho State University, and Lewis-Clark State College.