Ryan Suppe and Kevin Richert

Senior reporter Ryan Suppe covers education policy, focusing on K-12 schools. He previously reported on state politics, local government and business. Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 30 years of experience in Idaho journalism.

Statehouse roundup, 1.20.25: Public school educators rally against private school funding

Inside: House begins education rules review, and JFAC asks for performance data on scholarship programs.

Statehouse roundup, 1.16.25: JFAC divided over employee raises, revenue projection

Inside: Classroom flag restrictions head to House floor.

Statehouse roundup, 1.13.25: Idaho is a model for funding charter facilities, a national adviser says

In other Statehouse news, Boise businessman Kurt Liebich makes his pitch for another five-year term on the State Board of Education.

Statehouse roundup, 1.7.25: Budget hardliners question Little’s ‘low’ tax cut proposal

In other legislative news, lawmakers took a first step into the national debate over transgender athletes in women’s collegiate sports.

Policymakers preview legislative session: Private school choice, DEI, Idaho Launch are on tap

Legislative leaders offered a peek into the upcoming debate over private school choice while the governor kept mum on his stance — for now.

UPDATED: Boise State breaks a series of public records deadlines

Idaho EdNews has requested the records to shed light on two high-profile decisions: a possible move to the Pac-12 Conference and a recent forfeiture of a women’s volleyball match. The university called two of EdNews’ assertions “patently false.”

Governor signs library bill, school facilities ‘trailer’ as session adjourns

Libraries hosting material considered “harmful” to minors could face a $250 statutory fine.

Statehouse roundup, 4.3.24: Library bill heads to governor’s desk, as Legislature recesses

The library votes came on a fitful and confrontational 87th day of the legislative session, as lawmakers scramble to finish their work for 2024.

Statehouse roundup, 3.28.24: Senate rejects summer lunch program funding

INSIDE: Launch sideboards advance, lawmakers publicize forthcoming plan to activate school facilities funding.

Statehouse roundup, 3.27.24: Senate kills Phoenix bill, throwing purchase into jeopardy

Also, budget writers OK’d additional time to roll out career-technical education grants.