Legislature 2026
New Idaho education laws: What students, parents and educators should know
Mandatory moments of silence, limits on taxpayer support for teachers’ unions, and new reporting requirements for “social transitioning” are among provisions taking effect July 1.
Kevin Richert's analysis
The David Hahn era basically begins at Boise State. What do we know about him?
Higher education
U of I historic registry proposal goes to the feds
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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.