Legislature
Statehouse roundup, 3.14.23: Boise State building project survives … barely
In other Statehouse news, the debate over the Idaho Launch postsecondary incentives program is headed to the Senate floor.
JFAC says yes to teacher pay raises, boost in classified salaries
The budget bills mirror many of Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 priorities. Newly elected state superintendent Debbie Critchfield notched a couple of wins as well.
Statehouse roundup, 3.13.23: House panel OKs property tax bill with big implications for schools
In other Statehouse news, a bill to tweak the Idaho Launch proposal is itself tweaked.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.23: A dinosaur gets its day in Senate State Affairs
In other news, another education savings accounts bill gets introduced.
Senate approves controversial school bathroom bill
“This bill is unnecessary, and it’s harmful,” said Senate Democrat Melissa Wintrow.
Statehouse roundup, 3.9.23: Charter commission budget fails, needs revisions
In other news: A rundown of several other budget bills, and another education savings account bill is moving through the Statehouse.
Analysis: The real work on education is just getting started
Over the next two days, higher education and K-12 spending proposals will shell out more than $2.8 billion of taxpayer money, or about 57% of next year’s state budget. Yes, it’s crunch time.
Statehouse roundup, 3.8.23: Idaho Launch ‘trailer bill’ covers its first mile
In other news, a Senate committee sidetracked a House-passed bill that seeks to protect “public silent prayer” in schools.
Idaho Launch bill runs into more choppy air
Gov. Brad Little’s controversial $102 million plan to address labor shortages and worker training could get a late-session makeover.
Statehouse roundup, 3.7.23: Proposal to repeal Blaine Amendment resurfaces
And in other news, a new definition of abstinence is headed to the House floor.