Sadie Dittenber

Sadie Dittenber is a former reporter with Ed News. She is a College of Idaho graduate and was born and raised in the Treasure Valley.

Senate approves controversial school bathroom bill

“This bill is unnecessary, and it’s harmful,” said Senate Democrat Melissa Wintrow.

Day 63: Steps for schools

Her CTE bill passed easily.

Day 62: Legislative prep, while sick

Critchfield spent a second day at home sick.

Day 61: Sick day

She spent her 61st day at home.

Day 58: Laws and basketball

She spent another morning at the Statehouse.

Day 57: Another day at the Statehouse

Critchfield’s parental rights legislation passed unanimously out of committee.

Lawmakers reject new ESA proposal in frustrated debate

And Thursday’s debate reflected the complicated future — and political theater — of ESA legislation in Idaho.

Day 56: Idaho Loggers and Haulers

Plus, more legislative meetings.

After heated debate, two library bills halt in House committee

One library board trustee said the bills are unnecessary — “there’s no pornography in our libraries.”

Day 55: Empowering Parents

The state superintendent is looking forward to working with parents.