Kevin Richert
Election Notes: March 21-25
3.25.22: Picking up on House floor grievances, Giddings rips ‘Business-As-Usual Bedke’ In a fundraising email this week, Republican lieutenant governor’s candidate Priscilla Giddings aired the House conservatives’ grievances against GOP House Speaker Scott Bedke. The fundraiser picks up on many themes from the House in 2022, criticizing Bedke for blocking votes on conservatives’ bills to…
Coronavirus trends show continued improvement
New case numbers continue to slow, and the test positivity rate reaches its lowest point in the two years of the pandemic.
Election Notes: March 14-18
3.18.22: What Rognstad’s next move? In an email to supporters Friday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate-in-limbo Shelby Rognstad said he expects his ballot status to be resolved. But he didn’t say how that might happen. “There are a lot of paths forward to continue our campaign for governor, and I’m confident that with everyone’s hard work, we…
Episode 46: Candidate interview, Sherri Ybarra
The 2022 primary elections are less than two months away, and we’re continuing with our candidate interviews. This week, Kevin Richert interviews Republican state superintendent Sherri Ybarra. Idaho Education News · Episode 46 Go to our Soundcloud page for other recent episodes: Episode 45: Candidate interview, Scott Bedke Episode 44: Breaking down the education budget debates (Guests,…
McGeachin lays out platform, decries Little’s pandemic response
Offering few specifics, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin laid out a far-reaching to-do list for her first 100 days as governor.
Analysis: The races that will shape the 2023 Legislature
It’s dizzying. All 105 legislative seats are on the ballot this year, but some races have big implications. Here’s a scouting report.
House easily passes higher ed budget
Supporters say the $338 million budget will allow the four-year schools to freeze in-state tuition for a third straight year. Opponents again used the budget debate to decry campus diversity programs.
All-day kindergarten bill runs into trouble on House floor
The House quickly brought up one of Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 priorities Wednesday — then shut off debate before voting on the bill. “It was in trouble, I believe,” House Speaker Scott Bedke said afterwards.
Coronavirus numbers show continued improvement
Idaho’s cases reach their lowest daily rate since late December. And the positive test rate crosses an encouraging threshold.
It’s candidate filings Friday: Who’s running?
Not all of Friday’s news was surprising. On the last day of the filing period, Gov. Brad Little filed for re-election, and Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin turned in her paperwork for a Republican primary challenge.