Kevin Richert
Survey: Right-leaning college students say they are more likely to feel pressured over politics
The State Board of Education took a deeper look at the student survey results Thursday. Earlier in the day, the board approved an updated academic freedom policy.
Analysis: Tromp is a lightning rod, but not for the State Board
The Boise State University president has become the face of the Statehouse debate over the direction of Idaho higher education. But the State Board of Education — which hires university presidents — sees Marlene Tromp as a partner.
Bundy withdraws from GOP primary, will run as independent
INSIDE: His official announcement and reaction from two of his former GOP opponents.
McCrostie won’t seek re-election
The music teacher serving on the House Education Committee says he will not seek re-election in 2022.
Prominent Boise teacher eyes run for Legislature
Soñia Galaviz is looking at running on the Democratic ticket for a House seat in Ada County’s legislative District 16.
Election notes: Feb. 14-18
2.18.22: Sitting senators could square off in District 6 Sen. Robert Blair, R-Kendrick, will run this fall in the reconfigured legislative District 6. Blair has been in the Senate this session, substituting for Republican Sen. Dan Johnson, who was elected mayor of Lewiston in November. Blair announced his election plans Friday; he will formally kick…
Little’s education aide joins private firm — which received a $3.5 million no-bid contract
Greg Wilson spoke to several potential bidders for the data management contract, including SAS Institute Inc. SAS got the three-year contract in October. In December, Wilson accepted a job with SAS.
Coronavirus case numbers slow — across Idaho and in schools
New cases fell by 10% last week. Cases involving school-aged children fell at an identical rate.
Episode 41: A (sort of) unannounced gubernatorial campaign picks up
For a still-unannounced gubernatorial candidate, incumbent Brad Little is keeping busy. In the past week, he has traveled the state to tout the passage of two of his high-priority bills: a $600 million income tax cut, and a bill designed to improve school employee health insurance. This week on the podcast, Kevin Richert and “Idaho…
Analysis: Playing the role of the fun parent, Little ramps up his re-election run
While Gov. Brad Little travels the state to tout the treats of a $1.9 billion surplus, his chief Republican rival, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, is stuck in the Capitol, doing the daily chores of presiding over the state Senate.