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.

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.

Trailer park: Lawmakers pass competing bills to address four-day school issues

The last-minute proposals — “trailer” bills, in Statehouse shorthand — seek to fix a controversial piece of an omnibus school facilities bill.

Statehouse roundup, 3.22.24: Budget committee approves $145 million for attendance funding gap

Also, the Senate could soon consider four “trailer” bills making significant changes to the recently passed school facilities funding legislation.

Statehouse roundup, 3.20.24: Senate committee delays vote on latest library bill

In other news, a bill banning abortion providers from supplying schools with sex education materials is headed to Gov. Brad Little’s desk.

Statehouse roundup, 3.19.24: Session slows to a grind, with some big education issues stalled

With one big bill on hold on the Senate floor, a big piece of the state budget is in its own state of stasis.

Statehouse roundup, 3.18.24: State auditors will examine K-12 funding gaps

MORE INSIDE: Student telehealth bill dies, committee passes immunization opt-out bill.