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District 31: State budget-writer faces rematch with traditional-values former lawmaker
Rep. Rod Furniss faces a rematch with former legislator Karey Hanks in this East Idaho district.
Statehouse roundup, 3.31.26: Private school tax credit followup bill heads to Little
The House approved about $229 million in cash transfers, as a possible cushion if state revenues don’t rebound in the coming months.
Superintendent shuffle: News on open positions and hires throughout Idaho
INSIDE: Updates in Kuna and Caldwell superintendent searches.
Statehouse roundup, 3.30.26: Senate ‘radiator caps’ bill to revive teachers’ union restrictions
In other Statehouse news, Gov. Brad Little has acted on a host of education bills. (Spoiler alert: His veto stamp remains unused for the year.)
School districts to ask voters for $181 million on May ballots
Inside: See what your district has on the ballot.
Analysis: Critchfield got her special education bill to the finish line. Here’s a play-by-play of how it happened.
In a 2026 session surprise, the state superintendent was able to persuade a skeptical and cash-strapped Legislature. But the special education debate is anything but over.
UPDATED: Coalition that challenged tax credit to pay state $70k in attorney fees
The attorney general’s office requested nearly $107,000.
Statehouse roundup, 3.27.26: Senate committee rejects amendments to IDLA bill
In other news, a bill to criminalize violations of Idaho’s bathroom law passed the Senate, and goes to Gov. Brad Little’s desk.
Statehouse roundup, 3.26.26: After a disjointed hearing, IDLA bill is on hold
In other news Thursday, budget-writers earmarked money for a $5 million special education program.
‘The genie’s out of the bottle:’ Little signs artificial intelligence education bill
A new law directs the Idaho Department of Education to create a statewide framework for artificial intelligence use in schools.