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Labrador names new solicitor general
Michael Zarian has been Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s deputy solicitor general since January 2024. Zarian has played a key role in Idaho’s 2025 private education tax credit law.
Governor defends his budget plan as lawmakers probe cuts to K-12
“We did our due diligence,” Gov. Brad Little told reporters in reference of drafting his budget proposal. “That’s what we’re sticking with.”
Statehouse roundup, 2.2.26: Despite cost and budget questions, Trump tax bill clears committee
Also Monday, a bill to allow university president searches to be done mostly in secret sailed through the Senate.
I want independent kids but struggle to trust their judgement
Like our kids’ parents, who get to make plenty of mistakes, I’m told the little pitfalls bring benefits.
Program cuts, staff cuts, furloughs: Education leaders say budget cuts would cause fallout
The Legislature’s most powerful budget-writers asked state agencies to spell out plans for spending cuts — ratcheting up a debate that is dominating the 2026 session.
Federal court reverses decision on Idaho’s ‘harmful’ library law, returns case to lower court
“We are happy the 9th Circuit agreed that a key provision of the law is unconstitutional,” McKay Cunningham, a constitutional law professor and lawyer representing the plaintiffs, said in a statement to EdNews.
West Ada approves plan for armed campus sentinels
During emergencies, they’ll wear sashes to identify themselves as sentinels to law enforcement.
Critchfield rejects budget committee’s request to plan for cuts
The Republican superintendent said she already “fulfilled the assignment” by making cuts to the K-12 budget ahead of the legislative session.
‘I can’t do this unless you’re with me’: Boise trustees select Wendy Johnson as superintendent
She inherits leadership over a unique, 145-year-old district facing several challenges, from enrollment declines to lawsuits.
Analysis: One big beautiful budget battle begins — with education in the line of fire
Step by step, legislative leaders are trying to dismantle Gov. Brad Little’s spending and tax proposals. Either way, the budgets are teetering — and if anything goes wrong, K-12 and higher ed could pay a big share of the price.