MAGIC VALLEY NEWS IMMIGRATION & LAW ENFORCEMENT ICE Agreements Bill Advances An Idaho House committee has advanced a bill requiring all local law enforcement agencies to apply for agreements with ICE. Supporters say it enforces immigration law, while sheriffs and police chiefs call it an unfunded mandate and an overreach. “Brown Face” Backlash Idaho lawmakers…

EDUCATION & BUDGET WATCH K–12 Funding PressureSome Idaho school leaders say they’re preparing budget cuts if lawmakers keep K-12 funding flat next year. Even though schools are exempt from statewide reductions, rising costs for insurance, utilities, and supplies mean the budget still amounts to a cut for many districts. Courthouse Carry CostsTwin Falls County Sheriff…

POLITICS WATCH: GOVERNOR’S RACE HEATS UP Brad Little has filed to run for a third term as Idaho governor. He’ll face Republican challengers in the May 19 primary, with Democrats, Libertarians, and an independent also in the race. Winners move on to the November 3 general election. Candidate filing closes Friday at 5 p.m. EDUCATION:…