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Former Rep. Luke Malek drops out of Idaho’s lieutenant governor race
He said he’ll support House Speaker Scott Bedke in the 2022 election. Bedke is being challenged by Rep. Priscilla Giddings.
District spending plans reveal a mixed bag when it comes to addressing mental health
Spending plans for federal money reveal a common narrative: Some districts are leaning into student mental health. Others barely mention it. Click in to see how your district is spending this money.
Boise board picks new trustee
“I think our board could probably use somebody who’s rational, level-headed — just can critically think through issues. And so, I thought ‘Alright, I can help,’” Steve Schmidt told trustees.
Trustees adopt all eight legislative priorities on Friday’s agenda
Trustees also elected new officers. Find out who won.
Trustees prepare to elect association leaders
The Friday elections will determine who lead the Idaho School Boards Association.
Analysis: The 2021 session ended this week, and the 2022 session began
During the pandemic, days and weeks have had this way of bleeding together. Why should legislative sessions be any different? Everything Idahoans saw from the Legislature this week they will see again — in just 53 days, when lawmakers return to the Statehouse.
After 311 days, the 2021 Legislature calls it a year
Lawmakers wrapped up a record-setting session Wednesday. In three days, they passed only one piece of legislation: a nonbinding memorial decrying the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates.
This year’s bonuses could hit teachers’ pockets in time for Christmas
The 1,774 teachers who were awarded Master Education Premiums should see $4,000 soon.
Boise narrows trustee search to three
The finalists are vying to replace the district’s third trustee to resign in the last two school years.
Idaho Falls OK’s plan for career-technical hub
The facility could open as soon as Fall 2022.