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Judge awards $240,000 to State Board in Phoenix lawsuit
The order marks the latest step in a lengthy, and ongoing, lawsuit challenging the University of Idaho’s $685 million bid to buy the University of Phoenix.
Statehouse roundup, 3.26.24: Senators vote to revamp and rescue Phoenix deal
INSIDE: House committee clears bill making changes to school facilities funding plan
Statehouse roundup, 3.25.24: Last-minute bill would rework the Phoenix purchase
Also, Senate leadership plans amendments to library bill while House leadership introduces late-session bills on school choice, facilities funding and Idaho Launch.
Statehouse roundup, 3.20.24: Senate committee delays vote on latest library bill
In other news, a bill banning abortion providers from supplying schools with sex education materials is headed to Gov. Brad Little’s desk.
As the U of I faces scrutiny, its alumni hire a lobbyist
Jeremy Pisca — a U of I law school alumnus and veteran Statehouse lobbyist — is receiving an unspecified sum to work on several issues, including the proposed University of Phoenix purchase.
Four years in, Payette gets comfortable with four-day school weeks
Some families scramble to find daycare with a shortened week, others enjoy Fridays off. The Idaho trend continues to be scrutinized.
Teacher apprenticeship model raises concerns with university programs
“We feel strongly that teaching is a profession and we want our teachers to have knowledge and skills to educate Idaho’s youth,” said Sherry Dismuke, Boise State University’s assistant dean of Teacher Education.
Statehouse roundup, 3.18.24: State auditors will examine K-12 funding gaps
MORE INSIDE: Student telehealth bill dies, committee passes immunization opt-out bill.
Pocatello trustees approve language for $33 million bond ask
It’s a backup plan that would pay to rebuild and remodel Highland High, which partially burned down last spring.
Statehouse roundup, 3.14.24: JFAC passes higher ed budget, while K-12 fix is on hold
Budget-writers put nearly $16 million into higher education Thursday — with some brief debate about roles and overlap. The budget numbers themselves went through quickly, and the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved them unanimously. Here’s how the line items break down: An additional $7.8 million for pay raises — specifically, 2% merit raises at Idaho’s four-year…