The group of students and ASUI members traveled to Boise for the 2026 ASUI Legislative Ambassador trip, an annual opportunity for students to learn about the state’s legislative process firsthand and promote UI interests. The Idaho state legislature is currently running on an estimated deficit of $40.3 million, according to the Idaho Capitol Sun. “We wanted to focus on Idaho Launch, Idaho Opportunity and the importance of higher education in a place that doesn’t put a lot of attention into it,” Agurto said. Scott Bedke, ASUI representatives asked questions about the importance of the Launch program and about his addition to the McClure Center Board of Directors. He also asked student representatives who received the Idaho Launch scholarship to share their stories with legislators.