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, 3.13.24: Bill to arm teachers falls in Senate committee

In other news, budget-writers carved out money for employee pay raises at the two-year colleges, and money to help Boise State University accommodate growth.

Statehouse roundup, 3.12.24: Private school tax credit bill defeated in close vote

A single vote decided whether the bill would advance to the House floor.

Statehouse roundup, 3.11.24: Lawmakers spar with library supporters over latest ‘harmful’ material bill

In other news, the Senate voted to tighten up the rules for Idaho Launch — by changing the way the state defines an “in-demand career.”

Statehouse roundup, 3.8.24: New bill to arm teachers surfaces in Senate

In other news, technical concerns torpedoed a Senate-passed bill on school flag displays.

Statehouse roundup, 3.6.24: Bill would block schools from touting tax relief

In other Statehouse news, budget-writers hear a pitch for new student cottages at the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind.

Statehouse roundup, 3.4.24: Critchfield budget presentation sheds light on attendance funding gap

INSIDE: Lawmakers approve a Holocaust teaching resolution and a bill banning classroom flags.

Statehouse roundup, 2.27.24: University presidents ask lawmakers to fully fund employee pay

Additional salary funding would help attract new faculty and keep tuition stable, they said.

Statehouse roundup, 2.26.24: ISU ‘on track’ to address budget deficit, says new president

Also, a measure to lower the school bond election threshold is heading to the House floor.

Statehouse roundup, 2.21.24: Constitutional amendment would lower school bond threshold

Also, the Senate passed bills banning campus diversity statements and revising school board quorum measures.

Statehouse roundup, 2.20.24: School leaders back $2 billion facilities bill but ‘temper expectations’

In other news, Superintendent Debbie Critchfield pitched short-term and long-term K-12 funding fixes.