Day: January 30, 2014
Analyzing the wide open superintendent’s race
With Tom Luna out, three candidates have officially entered the race for schools superintendent. But many more are considering a run — or are rumored to be gearing up for a run.
State faces $14.45 million broadband bill
Legislative budget-writers took no action Thursday on the request, designed to keep the Idaho Education Network online. But several lawmakers were blindsided and upset at the news.
Quarles steps down, will return to BSU
Roger Quarles stepped down this week as Tom Luna’s chief deputy, after six months on the job. And Quarles is ruling out a run to succeed Luna as state superintendent.
Some social media soul-searching
Former state Rep. Steve Smylie narrowly lost to Tom Luna in the 2006 GOP primary. With Luna out of the picture, Smylie is asking his Facebook friends about another run for state superintendent.