2017 Idaho Legislature

Robust tax collections could bode well for K-12 budget

The Legislature’s budget-writers gathered in Boise Tuesday to get a preview for the 2017 session. The early numbers are encouraging.

Have your say about Idaho’s school funding formula

When legislators meet in Boise Tuesday, they will take public comment on the state’s convoluted and controversial school funding formula.

Julie VanOrden’s waiting game

The Pingree Republican would like to move up to chair the House Education Committee. The vacancy won’t be filled until early December.