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Analysis: A Statehouse rite of spring — a showdown over libraries

Gov. Brad Little has until 10 a.m. Wednesday to act on the latest library bill. The waiting and guessing game begins again.

The library votes came on a fitful and confrontational 87th day of the legislative session, as lawmakers scramble to finish their work for 2024.

Timberlake is one of 27 high schools throughout the country recognized for efforts to increase the number of first-generation college students.

Also, funding for the budding Launch program has cleared the Legislature.

Trustees said they looked for a candidate who could “hit the ground running” during their brief term.

But a challenge to House Bill 521, which could give schools billions for urgent building needs, is unlikely.

In New Plymouth, some students stay in school just to weld in the high school’s career technical education agriculture program.

The bond, if passed, will go toward rebuilding Highland High, which partially burned down last year.

Also, the House approved three public school budgets, including one with $215 million meant for property tax relief.

The district’s previous school board approved the audit last summer on the advice of former school leader Branden Durst.