Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 30 years of experience in Idaho journalism. Senior reporter Ryan Suppe covers education policy, focusing on K-12 schools. He previously reported on state politics, local government and business.

Statehouse roundup, 1.28.26: A bipartisan House group is working on a virtual schools fix

In other news, the Senate is a step closer to voting on a bill to move college and university presidential searches almost entirely behind closed doors.

Statehouse roundup, 1.22.26: Committee heads off Hispanic Commission shutdown

In other news, a bill that prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity could be changed.

Statehouse roundup, 1.20.26: Tuition hikes are ‘on the table,’ State Board chief says

In other news, a Senate committee introduced a bill that would move the search process for new college and university presidents almost entirely out of public view. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders called on the Tax Commission to pause advance payments through the private education tax credit.

Statehouse roundup, 1.15.26: Key lawmaker says feds’ money could address medical education needs

In other news, the application window for a new private education tax credit opened Thursday — and by midafternoon, 3,300 families turned in their paperwork.

Colleges, universities seek 11 exemptions to anti-DEI law

In other business from a newsy meeting, the State Board OKs a new nursing program at Lewis-Clark State College, and discusses the president’s search at Boise State University.

Statehouse roundup, 4.2.25: A far-reaching DEI ban heads to House floor

Inside: News on ‘medical freedom’ bills, House Bill 93, tobacco settlement money and a literacy coaching program.

Statehouse roundup, 4.1.25: Senate passes higher ed budget, including cuts to Boise State and U of I

INSIDE: An abridged libraries budget bill is headed to Gov. Brad Little’s desk, while lawmakers are considering competing “medical freedom” bills that would affect schools.

Statehouse roundup, 3.31.25: Empowering Parents repeal heads to House floor

Inside: Libraries and other local governments could tap state legal defense funds under bill that advanced Monday.

Statehouse roundup, 3.26.25: House zeroes out Little’s workforce training plan

In other news, the Senate quickly passes a rewritten version of the WWAMI medical education bill.

Statehouse roundup, 3.24.25: Empowering Parents repeal heads to the Senate floor

Inside: A new virtual charter school bill would give online schools more time to transition to the state’s charter commission.