IDAHO
Former charter commission director lands new role
The move comes after Jenn Thompson’s abrupt March resignation.
Young inventor’s creations carry personal significance and solve problems
Two of Arielle Levi’s inventions are being sold in the marketplace.
Day 96: To Idaho Falls
Tomorrow marks day one of the superintendent’s post-legislative roadshow.
Idaho’s schools chief to discuss new education laws on post legislative tour
INSIDE: Find out when and where the statewide events will be held.
Ambulance simulator gives EMT students a distinct advantage
Students can earn between $16 – $20 an hour as a certified EMT, CNA or dental assistant.
Statehouse roundup, 4.6.23: Library veto survives challenge; Legislature adjourns for year
A 46-24 vote left Gov. Brad Little’s veto of a library bill intact — and essentially brought the 88-day session to an anticlimactic close.
What happened — and what didn’t happen — during the 2023 session
A lot of bills churned around the Statehouse the past three months. Some passed, some didn’t. Let’s run down the results.
Little vetoes controversial library bill
The bill is designed to keep school and public libraries from distributing harmful materials to minors. On Wednesday, Gov. Brad Little said the ambiguous bill would create “a library bounty system.”
New law makes it a crime in Idaho to provide gender-affirming care to transgender youth
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed the bill into law April 4 after receiving thousands of messages in support.
A new school bathroom law and an uncertain future for LGBTQ students
How a controversial new law stands to impact Idaho schools.