State Policy
Statehouse roundup, 3.20.25: Consensus plan emerges to rework the WWAMI bill
In other news, budget-writers cut a federal grant for Idaho libraries.
Analysis: Launch and go-on rates, and what the new numbers have to say
In this sensitive political climate, it’s no surprise to see Gov. Brad Little seek comfort in some encouraging statistics. And it looks like he’s justified.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.25: House committee approves digital literacy requirement
Also Monday, the Senate sent a Title IX governance bill to the governor, and House Republicans pitched a bill to create school ‘districts of innovation.’
Controversial child care deregulation bill heads to Senate
The House previously approved the proposal, which would allow providers to set their own staff-to-children ratios.
UPDATED: Private school choice bill tracker
Lawmakers are considering several bills that would subsidize private schooling and home schooling. Find out the differences between them and where they are in the legislative process.
Statehouse roundup, 3.4.25: Legislature approves $253 million income tax cut
Inside: Special education funding heads to House, and budget-writers ask Critchfield about public school spending ‘enhancements’
Statehouse roundup, 3.3.25: Rural facilities funding bill heads to House
Inside: A bill giving lawmakers control of immunization guidelines is also heading to the House.
Little’s office received more than 32,000 requests to veto House Bill 93
Gov. Brad Little’s staff did not share the data until Saturday — two days after he signed the bill.
Statehouse roundup, 2.28.25: House approves bill requiring same-sex dorms
Inside: House Education Committee debates bills on campus free speech, sex education in K-12 public schools. Senate introduces Empowering Parents repeal.
Statehouse roundup, 2.27.25: Bill giving lawmakers control of graduation requirements advances
Inside: Senate approves bill directing schools to show fetal development video.