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, 2.5.24: 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

Statehouse roundup, 1.18.24: New, negotiated library bill is coming

A controversial library bill that drew hundreds in protest is effectively dead, but a new version is forthcoming.

Statehouse roundup, 1.17.24: Little threatens Empowering Parents cut after conservative revenue forecast

One of Gov. Brad Little’s showpiece education programs could be slashed, after lawmakers recommended a conservative revenue forecast for the upcoming fiscal year.  Alex Adams, Little’s budget chief, told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee Wednesday that the Empowering Parents program cut is one of a few reductions needed to trim about $100 million from the governor’s…

Statehouse roundup, 1.15.24: Hundreds attend hearing on library bill

In other news, nearly 200 teachers were in the Statehouse for the Idaho Education Association’s annual lobbying effort, and Cascade shared a success story.