Ryan Suppe and Kevin Richert

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

Statehouse roundup, 3.12.26: Committee introduces bill to give schools spending flexibility

Also Thursday, two bills amending the state’s ‘harmful material’ library law advanced to the House.

Statehouse roundup, 3.11.26: House blocks Democratic report criticizing bill on transgender students

In other news, the Senate endorsed the latest push to revamp Idaho’s 1994 school funding formula.

Statehouse roundup, 3.4.26: Lawmakers deadlock on bill punishing student protests

In other news, a new bill cutting IDLA’s budget surfaced. And a fourth grader aced her assignment presenting a bill to lawmakers.

Statehouse roundup, 3.3.26: Bill restricting public funds for teachers’ unions clears House

In other news, a bill to change LC State’s name is mired in a House committee. Lawmakers introduced bills affecting the career ladder, facilities and busing.

Statehouse roundup, 2.27.26: New bill requires unexcused absence for student protests

In other Friday news, a pair of new bills would revamp a disputed 2024 library law, and budget-writers remain at loggerheads over military scholarships.

Statehouse roundup, 2.24.26: Lawmakers OK bill to give military preference on charter waitlists

In other news, the House passed a bill mandating a morning moment of silence in school.

Statehouse roundup, 2.20.26: JFAC approves tax conformity funding, rejects military scholarships

In other news, a bill mandating a morning period of silence in public schools cleared a House committee.

Statehouse roundup, 2.18.26: Committee rejects bill to tighten rules around K-12 spending

In other news, the State Board of Education approved a medical lab expansion in the Treasure Valley.

Statehouse roundup, 2.16.26: Bills updating school facilities funds head to House

Also Monday, a Nampa Republican introduced a bill that would mandate when public schools start the academic year.

Statehouse roundup, 2.11.26: New bill would track immigration status of Idaho students

In other news, a proposal adding parental rights language to the state constitution resurfaced Wednesday.