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Statehouse roundup, 2.13.23: Library pornography bill surfaces; ESA bill hearing Tuesday
In other news, lawmakers take another initial step to scrub the March election date from the voting calendar.
Idaho House, Senate GOP leaders reach an agreement over JFAC’s voting process
The budget-setting committee has not yet voted on supplemental budget requests, which is unusual for this point in the legislative session.
Statehouse roundup, 2.10.23: School elections consolidation heads to Senate
And a bill that would ban student IDs as voter identification is headed to the House floor.
Statehouse roundup, 2.9.23: Senate committee introduces bill to restrict sex education
In other news, the House Education Committee worked through four bills — in a hurry. Get the rundown here.
Yenor takes a Florida-based job with a conservative think tank
However, the polarizing political science professor remains on the Boise State University faculty.
Analysis: Idaho scores well … on an education metric Idaho no longer cares about
Remember the “60% goal?” Idaho’s leaders have all but forgotten it. But the latest numbers are actually encouraging — and they have quite a bit to say.
Statehouse roundup, 2.8.23: School election consolidation heads to House floor
In other news, a bill to require a financial literacy course is headed to the House floor.
Statehouse roundup, 2.7.23: Idaho Launch ignites dispute on Senate floor
In other news, district superintendents reported to lawmakers on the good — and bad — happening in their schools and communities.
Idaho universities ponder ways to absorb inflation costs, for now
In the short term, students should not expect to see any changes on campus, but the long-term outlook is not as clear.
Statehouse roundup, 2.6.23: Postsecondary incentives bill survives razor-thin House vote
After more than two hours of debate, the Idaho Launch bill passed on a 36-34 vote. In other news, a bill requiring financial literacy classes makes its debut.