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State on target to deliver $1 billion in school facilities money
Most school districts have received proceeds from the state bonds, according to a presentation given to the Legislature’s budget committee.
The West Ada verdict: $1.1 billion need over 10 years for building maintenance
Idaho’s largest district will get $140 million from the state, more than seven times shy of what it needs.
Public school trustees condemn state funding for private education
Idaho board members also rejected a resolution in support of local option sales taxes for school districts.
School trustees gather in Boise for training, agenda-setting
A popular session on Thursday explored the potential harms of a private school choice program.
Citizen committee approves 19% pay increase for Idaho legislators
The unanimous decision effectively rejected a proposal from legislative leaders to hike salaries by more than twice as much.
Democrats retain central Idaho Senate seat, cede control in Boise, Pocatello districts
Republicans flipped three legislative seats previously held by Democrats.
Eagle book challenger has political, business ties to city
Eagle library officials deliberated on the list of books in a private meeting, and the city shielded the challenger’s identity in public records.
Democratic caucus chair faces repeat challenger in central Idaho
The previous race between Ned Burns and Mike Pohanka was decided by 37 votes.
One person challenged 23 Eagle library books, records show. City shields their identity
Eagle officials declined to provide evidence that would justify redacting the name of the complainant from public records.
Citizen committee punts vote on 34% legislator raises
Committee members want more time to mull an average $6,446 pay hike.