Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe
Statehouse roundup, 2.12.26: Little signs One Big Beautiful Bill tax cuts
In other news, a bill to keep university president searches mostly secret is headed to the governor’s desk. And lawmakers advanced a proposal banning K-12 instruction on sexual orientation.
Statehouse roundup, 2.10.26: Launch fund transfers will cut student aid, director says
In other news, a bill reforming state regulations for virtual schools is headed to the full House.
Statehouse roundup, 2.9.26: JFAC approves transfers from Idaho’s Launch fund
In other news, the House is poised for a final vote on a bill that would move higher education presidential searches almost entirely behind closed doors.
Statehouse roundup, 2.6.26: JFAC approves spending cuts, placing higher ed on the chopping block
In other Friday news, the Senate adopted the tax cuts in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill — at a projected immediate cost of $155 million.
Statehouse roundup, 2.4.26: Budget cuts threaten rural courses, IDLA administrator says
In other news Wednesday, a House committee quickly introduced what could be one of the session’s biggest education policy bills: a virtual schools makeover bill.
Statehouse roundup, 2.2.26: Despite cost and budget questions, Trump tax bill clears committee
Also Monday, a bill to allow university president searches to be done mostly in secret sailed through the Senate.
Program cuts, staff cuts, furloughs: Education leaders say budget cuts would cause fallout
The Legislature’s most powerful budget-writers asked state agencies to spell out plans for spending cuts — ratcheting up a debate that is dominating the 2026 session.
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.