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Idaho Lottery Pays Record 90M to Schools | Boise News
Idaho just shattered its own lottery record, handing back a staggering $90 million to schools and public buildings — the biggest payout in its history. Governor Brad Little accepted the giant check, highlighting the impact for Idaho’s kids and communities. Half the money fuels school construction through bonds and levies, while the rest supports state facilities. Sales surged 12.5% last year thanks to booming scratch games and two billion-dollar Powerball jackpots, with $304 million paid out to players. But the real challenge? Turning that cash into real classrooms and buildings — a job the…
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