Day: March 19, 2014

House passes K-12 budget bills

Democrats lead opposition to the school budget bills, saying the state still lags 2009 spending levels by more than $100 million.

Notes on the legislative endgame

The action appears to be winding down at the Statehouse Wednesday. One of the last big looming issues is the K-12 budget. Here’s a quick status report.

Former Marshal fights for school safety

After 40 years in law enforcement, former U.S. Marshal Patrick McDonald is turning his attention to education and the Idaho Legislature.