Kevin Richert
Notebook: secretary of state’s race
A few quick hits from the secretary of state’s race. Who’s backing state Rep. Lawerence Denney, and why? And who else might jump in the race?
Idaho test scores: a global comparison
Idaho eighth-graders outperformed national and international averages on math and science tests, according to a new study. But Idaho still lagged behind several nations, such as Japan, Chinese Taipei and the Republic of Korea.
Gun proposal draws a rapid recall reaction
The Lake Pend Oreille School Board member who has proposed arming school teachers may face a recall election in March.
Taking a page from Proposition 3
Sugar Salem High School’s laptop pilot program has familiar roots.
Is Denney’s statewide run a go?
A former House colleague says state Rep. Lawerence Denney will announce a run for secretary of state on Thursday.
Fulcher ‘prayerfully considering’ next move
Waiting for word on whether state Sen. Russell Fulcher will challenge incumbent Gov. Butch Otter? Wait a few weeks.
Budget blowback: What does it signal?
Two State Board of Education members took Tom Luna’s K-12 budget to task last week, saying public schools could benefit at higher education’s expense. This could be a foreshadowing of future budget battles.
Fulcher positioning to challenge Otter
Citing Gov. Butch Otter’s support of a state-run health insurance exchange, state Sen. Russell Fulcher of Meridian has filed paperwork for a possible run in May’s Republican gubernatorial primary.
Idaho politicos attend Jeb Bush ed summit
Eleven Idaho politicians are in Boston this week, attending a national education summit hosted by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. See who made the trip.
Lawmaker preparing a pre-K pilot plan
For years, pre-kindergarten has been a contentious, emotional issue at the Idaho Statehouse. Rep. Hy Kloc, D-Boise, wants to take another run at pre-K — with a bill establishing private-public pilot schools.