Legislature 2026
Statehouse roundup, 2.3.26: JFAC to consider sweeping budget cuts that exempt K-12
In other business, the House voted along party lines to immediately adopt the Trump White House’s tax cuts.
State politics
Labrador names new solicitor general
Education budgets
Governor defends his budget plan as lawmakers probe cuts to K-12
School board business
West Ada approves plan for armed campus sentinels
School buildings
Feds to pay for new elementary at Mountain Home Air Force Base
School board business
CDA trustees discuss new policy to address racist incidents
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Opinion
The Kevin Richert Podcast
Episode 104: A pre-session preview for 2026
Shakeups at the Statehouse.
A shortage of money.
And an election year.
It’s shaping up to be a turbulent 2026 legislative session. Which means it could be a long session as well.
To set the stage for the Jan. 12 kickoff of the session — and beyond — Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe sit down with Idaho School Boards Association deputy director Quinn Perry and Idaho Education Association assistant executive director Matt Compton.