Lawmakers threaten lawsuit to stop Idaho-Phoenix purchase

MOSCOW – In a resolution unveiled Thursday, lawmakers are threatening a lawsuit opposing the University of Idaho’s proposed University of Phoenix purchase. The bipartisan resolution, in the works for weeks, comes as the U of I and Phoenix hope to close the controversial $685 million deal. It also sets up a high-stakes political showdown – pitting lawmakers against Gov. Brad Little and the State Board of Education, who support the Phoenix purchase.

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