Kevin Richert and Sadie Dittenber
Statehouse roundup, 3.17.23: Private school tuition bill ends week in legislative limbo
In other Friday news, get the latest on a lawsuit over a newly passed elections law, and an update on a bill to help teachers pay for classroom supplies.
Statehouse roundup, 3.16.23: Revamped library bill heads to House floor
In other news Thursday morning, a House committee endorsed a bill requiring schools to install feminine hygiene dispensers in girls’ and unisex restrooms.
Statehouse roundup, 3.15.23: Tension ignites over community college proposals
And in other news, a transgender bathroom bill advanced to the House.
Statehouse roundup, 3.13.23: House panel OKs property tax bill with big implications for schools
In other Statehouse news, a bill to tweak the Idaho Launch proposal is itself tweaked.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.23: A dinosaur gets its day in Senate State Affairs
In other news, another education savings accounts bill gets introduced.
Statehouse roundup, 3.9.23: Charter commission budget fails, needs revisions
In other news: A rundown of several other budget bills, and another education savings account bill is moving through the Statehouse.
Statehouse roundup, 3.8.23: Idaho Launch ‘trailer bill’ covers its first mile
In other news, a Senate committee sidetracked a House-passed bill that seeks to protect “public silent prayer” in schools.
Statehouse roundup, 3.7.23: Proposal to repeal Blaine Amendment resurfaces
And in other news, a new definition of abstinence is headed to the House floor.
Statehouse roundup, 3.3.23: Critchfield’s CTE, school board training bills surface
Two pieces of state superintendent Debbie Critchfield’s legislative agenda surfaced Friday morning. The House Education Committee introduced Critchfield’s long-awaited piece of career-technical education legislation, and a bill requiring school trustee trainings. The CTE bill is designed to expand programs, particularly in rural Idaho. The bill would create a $45 million program for middle and high…
Statehouse roundup, 3.2.23: Lawmakers seek to cut NIC’s budget
In other business, the House approved $1 million to offset the costs stemming from the slayings of four University of Idaho students.