Legislature 2026
Little signs session’s most contentious education bills in Friday sweep
Bills include restrictions on teachers’ unions and cuts to virtual education. The Republican also endorsed reporting requirements around transgender students and far-reaching civics instruction.
Professional standards
State reprimands three educators, suspends license of another
Charter school governance
Charter commissioners gush over then approve an agriculture-focused school in Canyon County
School board business
Bonneville trustees approve phased cuts amid budget shortfall
Higher education
Micron makes ‘significant gift’ to College of Western Idaho
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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.