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New report shows Idaho again facing projected budget deficit

Revenues have come in $89 million below the revenue projection Idaho legislators adopted in January.

5 things to know about Idaho’s school funding debate 

Here’s a rundown of where things stand.

Statehouse roundup, 3.11.26: House blocks Democratic report criticizing bill on transgender students

In other news, the Senate endorsed the latest push to revamp Idaho’s 1994 school funding formula.

Statehouse roundup, 3.10.26: Lawmakers want a say over federal grants that could go into medical education

In other news, a bill that would create new rules for schools operating as polling locations is headed to the House floor. 

Middleton approves supplemental levy, cancels bond plans

Trustees OK’d a $4 million supplemental levy but nixed plans for a separate facilities measure. Here’s why.

What a relief! NIC community celebrates end of accreditation woes

The college is back on track, but did the community learn a lesson? 

Statehouse roundup, 3.9.26: Committee refuses to fund dorm staffing at school for deaf and blind

In other news, lawmakers advanced a bill that would recognize school employees’ professional experience in salary funding.

CWI’s bachelor’s degree program is on track to exceed goals

The new four-year program was the source of some tense State Board of Education discussions.

A ‘very compressed’ — and mostly closed — search resumes at Boise State

The State Board of Education hopes to hire a new university president by the start of fall classes.

From fighter pilot to culture combatant: The making of Ted Hill

Personal loss, military discipline and a conviction that schools are drifting from core values have shaped the Eagle Republican’s rise — and his polarizing role in Idaho’s education debates.