Morning News: Feds Ok Idaho’s School Grading System, Candidates Races For Hotly Contested Legislative Seat

Safe At Any Speed? Rethinking Limits on Idaho Highways – “Some trucking industry representatives argued in February that driving an extra 10 mph would eat up too much fuel, leading many drivers to travel at the lower speed. But Rode said truckers should let speed become a part of a driver’s individual driving habits, rather than forcing trucks to a slower rate of travel.” Boise Weekly

Idaho granted waiver for No Child Left Behind – “In granting Idaho the waiver, federal education officials also signed off on Luna’s new accountability system that uses a variety of measures to gauge student achievement, including academic growth.” Associated Press

Dan Popkey: Idaho’s top legislative race is in West Boise’s District 15 – “For 18 years, Republican Sen. John Andreason represented the party’s dwindling moderate wing, deflecting primary challenges from purists who called him a “Republican in Name Only,” or RINO. Andreason’s retirement — in a district that includes Centennial and Capital high school attendance areas — will decide whether Democrats expand their reach into the suburbs, offering prospects of long-term gains.” Idaho Statesman