State Policy
FAFSA deadline rolled back to March 31
The State Board of Education rolled back the deadline Monday, citing the “ongoing problems” students are facing with the new version of the online federal form.
Statehouse roundup, 2.5.24: Home-school rights protected in proposed constitutional amendment
INSIDE: New bills introduced to ban mask mandates, and restrict activists from providing sex education material.
Key lawmakers seek to have a say on U of I-Phoenix purchase
The legislation is not yet public. The co-sponsors — Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, and Sen. C. Scott Grow, R-Eagle — have questioned the details of the proposed $685 million Phoenix deal.
Statehouse roundup, 2.2.24: Budget-setting in disarray after JFAC rebellion
INSIDE: New diversity, equity and inclusion restrictions introduced and summer STEM library program could be defunded
Statehouse roundup, 2.1.24: Budget committee agrees on 3% employee raises
MORE INSIDE: Teachers union says arming school staff is unsafe, proposal to limit special legislative sessions advances.
The election money race: an early Top 10 list
Which legislative incumbents and candidates have raised the most money so far this election season? We have the list.
The U of I has billed us twice — for the same public records
At issue are records that we believe will tell an important part of the story about the U of I’s proposed University of Phoenix purchase. We are seeking invoices the U of I has paid out so far, related to the purchase.
Statehouse roundup, 1.30.24: Bill to arm school teachers on hold, for now
INSIDE: Vote on Blaine Amendment repeal delayed, and a much-anticipated bill to subsidize private school tuition made its first appearance Tuesday.
Analysis: Trial spotlights transparency — but not the Phoenix purchase
A robust public debate over government transparency is healthy and useful. It’s too bad Idahoans have never been afforded the same opportunity to debate the proposed University of Phoenix purchase.
A blind vote, or proven process? An open meetings lawsuit goes to the judge
It’s unclear when an Ada County judge will rule on a lawsuit that could short-circuit the University of Idaho’s purchase of the University of Phoenix. But the decision won’t come until next week at the earliest.