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Six candidates drop out of legislative primaries
…in the primary. Steve Keyser, Boise, District 15, House Seat A. This leaves Annette Tipton of Boise unopposed in the primary; she is now poised to face Rep. Steve Berch,…
State revokes certifications for three convicted teachers
…come back,” according to a member of the PSC. Eric M. McDermott — Boise School District Eric M. McDermott was convicted of sexual battery of a minor child between the…
Analysis: A Statehouse rite of spring — a showdown over libraries
…of the echo chamber.” Another procedural free-for-all took place moments later, as Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, debated against the bill. House Speaker Mike Moyle – not generally known for keeping…
Statehouse roundup, 4.3.24: Library bill heads to governor’s desk, as Legislature recesses
…The Senate passed House Bill 766 Wednesday afternoon. If it becomes law, HB 766 provides close to $40 million for a variety of projects at Boise State University, the University…
Statehouse roundup, 4.2.24: As session resumes, an omnibus school ‘trailer’ bill rolls through House
…the August school election date, and more. “The Christmas tree bill affect is very frustrating to me as a legislator,” said McCann, R-Lewiston. Rep. Chris Mathias, D-Boise, criticized the idea…
Expanding Education Choice is a Win-Win for Idaho Policymakers
…voter groups in Idaho. Even a statewide survey from my alma mater at Boise State University shows a majority of Idahoans would support a proposal allowing families to access $8,000…
Boise school board selects longtime teacher, administrator as new trustee
The Boise School District board of trustees voted Monday to add a longtime administrator to their ranks. Debbie Donovan recently retired from a 40-year career serving the Boise district as…
UPDATED: Article identifies Yenor as ‘hidden hand’ behind right-wing media platform
…was connected to the Society for American Civic Renewal, a secretive far-right group open only to men. Boise State statement Here, in full, is Boise State’s statement on the story:…
Constitutional concerns hang over blockbuster facilities bill
…collection of tradeoffs in one sweeping bill is precisely what the single-subject rule was designed to prevent. During Idaho’s constitutional convention in 1889, Boise judge John T. Morgan explained the…
At the Statehouse, a week marked by debates over diversity and racism
…after years of controversy. “I think it’s time we actually gather some facts,” said Winder, R-Boise. Sen. Melissa Wintrow — a Boise Democrat with more than 30 years’ experience in…