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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.

U of I reports increase in spring enrollment

On Monday, the University of Idaho touted its highest spring enrollment in at least a decade.

UPDATED: The 2024 legislative field is set, and here’s what we learned today

It’s the final day for legislative candidates to turn in their campaign paperwork. We’ll track the deadline action here.

U of I picks a new partner to finance Phoenix deal

The University of Idaho hasn’t begun issuing University of Phoenix bonds — but it is already turning to a Plan B, or a Plan C.

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…

Statehouse roundup, 3.13.24: Bill to arm teachers falls in Senate committee

In other news, budget-writers carved out money for employee pay raises at the two-year colleges, and money to help Boise State University accommodate growth.

On-the-job training prevails as students’ disinterest in college grows

Four things to know about students’ rising interest in immediate employment and apathy towards a college degree.

West Bonner trustees face a slew of challenges

“We know that we have to improve. It’s unfortunate that people continue to beat us up on that,” said interim superintendent Joe Kren.

Lt. governor talks up Launch grants to students

An estimated 70% of Middleton’s senior class signed up for the new program.