Legislature 2026

Statehouse roundup, 1.20.26: Tuition hikes are ‘on the table,’ State Board chief says

In other news, a Senate committee introduced a bill that would move the search process for new college and university presidents almost entirely out of public view. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders called on the Tax Commission to pause advance payments through the private education tax credit.

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Douglas Pickett, 2025

UPDATED: Hawkins to chair House Education, as Pickett joins GOP leadership

JFAC, 11.19.24

Tanner takes position as JFAC co-chair

Rep. Josh Tanner, R-Eagle (Brandon Schertler/Idaho EdNews)

Moyle offers JFAC chairman’s spot to a member of his leadership team

The Kevin Richert Podcast

Episode 104: A pre-session preview for 2026

Shakeups at the Statehouse.

A shortage of money.

And an election year.

It’s shaping up to be a turbulent 2026 legislative session. Which means it could be a long session as well.

To set the stage for the Jan. 12 kickoff of the session — and beyond — Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe sit down with Idaho School Boards Association deputy director Quinn Perry and Idaho Education Association assistant executive director Matt Compton.