Ryan Suppe and Kevin Richert

Statehouse roundup, 1.17.24: Little threatens Empowering Parents cut after conservative revenue forecast

One of Gov. Brad Little’s showpiece education programs could be slashed, after lawmakers recommended a conservative revenue forecast for the upcoming fiscal year.  Alex Adams, Little’s budget chief, told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee Wednesday that the Empowering Parents program cut is one of a few reductions needed to trim about $100 million from the governor’s…

Statehouse roundup, 1.15.24: Hundreds attend hearing on library bill

In other news, nearly 200 teachers were in the Statehouse for the Idaho Education Association’s annual lobbying effort, and Cascade shared a success story.