Legislature

Office of School Safety reports mixed compliance on various safety measures

Staff visited more than 700 schools over the past four years and will report findings to the 2021 Legislature.

Four lawmakers share how a record-breaking surplus might be spent

Idaho is in an unusual position nationally with not only a budget surplus but also healthy savings accounts.

Horman to challenge Bedke in House speaker’s race

Rep. Wendy Horman is a former school board member who regularly carries the public school budget during the legislative session.

Election 2020: Strong showing for Republicans in the Legislature

The GOP will pick up two seats in the Legislature for the 2021 session.

Legislature passes liability protection bill, wraps up special session

The bill is designed to protect a person, school district and college or university from lawsuits amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Large crowds, protestors turn out for special session

A House committee introduced four liability protection bills, two election bills and a resolution that would repeal the statewide emergency declaration.

Little calls special session to address the election and liability protection

Legislators can work only on those two “time sensitive” issues. The session begins Aug. 24.

Legislative working group amends liability proposal ahead of special session

The meeting was all over the map, perhaps offering a preview of the coming special session.

Legislative working group wants to change school closure authority

The working group wants to take authority to close schools away from public health districts.