2021 Idaho Legislature
Legislative roundup, 3.1.21: Bill intended to reduce administrators’ reporting requirements advances
Plus, a bond and levy disclosure bill could get a rewrite.
Analysis: The higher education Statehouse showdown starts next week
It won’t be easy to squeeze a higher education budget through a skeptical Legislature. For students and employees, the stakes could scarcely be higher.
Legislative roundup, 2.17.21: Clow pushes for money for virtual charters
The Idaho Virtual Academy and Inspire Connections charters have accommodated thousands of new students during the coronavirus pandemic. Without at least $6 million, these schools will have to cut staff and cap enrollment, House Education Committee Chairman Lance Clow said.
“You’re going to send parents scrambling again,” he said.
Legislative roundup, 2.12.21: Bill emerges to split higher education budgets
The bill marks the latest chapter in a political tug of war between House conservatives and the state’s higher education leaders — specifically, Boise State University President Marlene Tromp.
Legislative roundup, 1.29.21: Boise State budget pitch turns testy
“Our constituents are upset and want some action taken, against BSU in particular,” said Rep. Ron Nate, R-Rexburg. “What we have is an agenda of serving our students and serving our state,” said Boise State President Marlene Tromp.
Analysis: Previewing Idaho’s next higher education budget battle
A year ago, it was tough to get a higher education budget through the Legislature. Or more accurately, it was tough to get a budget past hardliners in the House.
Legislative roundup, 1.26.21: Presidents continue push for higher ed budget
“The past two years have been nothing short of challenging, both financially and operationally,” Lewis-Clark President Cynthia Pemberton told legislative budget-writers Tuesday.
As budget hearings begin, university leaders tout cost-cutting efforts
Legislative budget writers will spend “Education Week” hearing spending pitches for K-12 and higher education. The University of Idaho made its appeal Monday morning.
Analysis: The showdown that could define the 2021 legislative session
At least 11 pieces of legislation are already in the pipeline — all addressing some aspect of Gov. Brad Little’s coronavirus response, and the Legislature’s role during an emergency. The debate is just getting under way.