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Idaho Museum of Natural History seeks operating support for mobile museum to reach rural schools
2888854 · January 14, 2025
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Summary
Museum leaders told the committee they have a three‑year $180,000 grant to buy a van and fund part‑time staff, and asked for modest state operating support to sustain a mobile museum program that will expand visits to rural Idaho schools and libraries.
The Idaho Museum of Natural History in Pocatello presented a request for FY2026 operating support tied to a new mobile museum. Kevin Campbell, Legislative Services Office analyst, said the museum has 8.2 authorized FTE and typically spends its full appropriation.
Director Leif Tapanilla told lawmakers the museum received a…
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