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Statehouse roundup, 3.19.26: Senate approves higher education budget cuts, sends them to governor
Also Thursday, the House Education Committee punted a decision on budget cuts for the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance, potentially opening the door for the budget-setting committee to implement the cuts.
Analysis: Little gives in to the Legislature, just like he said he would
On Monday, Gov. Brad Little agreed to cut this year’s budget even deeper than he wanted to — bowing, one more time, to the will of the Legislature.
Statehouse roundup, 3.18.26: Community college budget survives dustup over CWI
In other news, a new bill on school abuse reporting and disclosure surfaced.
Pocatello-Chubbuck trustees adjust budget to account for lagging enrollment
The district lost 146 students from October to March. That means a $1.3 million decrease in state revenue.
District 30: Rematch pits culture warrior against special education advocate
Challenger Julianne Young believes government should shape culture, while incumbent Ben Fuhriman said kids with special needs offer a lot of value.
‘It’s just in your blood:’ Mother-daughter duo teach at North Idaho elementary
Students pass Mrs. DeVore’s noisy kindergarten room — then, a few doors down, do a double take. It’s Ms. DeVore’s room again.
Statehouse roundup, 3.17.26: Little signs off on lawmakers’ plan for deeper spending cuts
In other Statehouse news from Tuesday, a new bill would cut Idaho Digital Learning Alliance funds roughly in half.
Idaho students named U.S. Presidential Scholars candidates
INSIDE: Search our list of qualifying students, organized by school.
Teach for America Idaho celebrates 10 years of building leaders in public schools
The program prides itself on bringing people with diverse experiences and backgrounds into the classroom.
Statehouse roundup, 3.16.26: House approves spending cuts for higher ed
In other Monday news, the House passed a bill that would make violations of Idaho’s bathroom law a criminal offense.