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, 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.

Statehouse roundup, 2.16.24: Bill taking on pronoun use in schools advances

MUCH MORE INSIDE: The House passes anti-mask mandate bill and the budget committee OK’s new education spending.

Statehouse roundup, 2.12.24: Despite opposition, latest library bill heads to Senate floor

Also, budget-setting for higher education starts with community colleges and House Republicans name a new majority leader.

Statehouse roundup, 2.8.24: State plan to fund school facilities introduced

MORE INSIDE: a budget battle led to a House leadership ouster.

Statehouse roundup, 2.7.24: A ‘combination’ library bill emerges

In other Wednesday news, budget-writers dig into the State Board of Education’s requests, and a resolution on the University of Phoenix purchase falls off the agenda, at least for today.

Statehouse roundup, 2.5.24: Home-school rights protected in proposed constitutional amendment

INSIDE: New bills introduced to ban mask mandates, and restrict activists from providing sex education material.

Statehouse roundup, 2.2.24: Budget-setting in disarray after JFAC rebellion

INSIDE: New diversity, equity and inclusion restrictions introduced and summer STEM library program could be defunded

Statehouse roundup, 2.1.24: Budget committee agrees on 3% employee raises

MORE INSIDE: Teachers union says arming school staff is unsafe, proposal to limit special legislative sessions advances.

Statehouse roundup, 1.30.24: Bill to arm school teachers on hold, for now

INSIDE: Vote on Blaine Amendment repeal delayed, and a much-anticipated bill to subsidize private school tuition made its first appearance Tuesday. 

Statehouse roundup, 1.29.24: Republican proposes disclaimer that school vaccines are ‘not mandatory’

INSIDE: New ISU president speaks with lawmakers, bill requiring smartphone filters is introduced