Kevin’s blog
Study points to a college ‘graduation gap’
Colleges are doing a better job of recruiting students from low-income households. But these students still struggle to graduate.
Labrador, Ahlquist feud over TV ads
U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador lashed out Thursday over an ad from a PAC supporting Republican rival Tommy Ahlquist. Said Labrador, “These lies must end, and they must end now.”
Ybarra launches online survey on school safety plan
Ybarra won’t seek funding for her $20.8 million plan until 2019 — if she is re-elected this year.
Moscow man charged in connection with online threats
The arrest came less than a week after Gov. Butch Otter signed off on a new law covering school threats made over social media platforms.
The demise of the huckleberry pie bill, explained
Rep. Ron Nate never sought a hearing on the bill proposed by a fourth-grade class, House State Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Loertscher told Betsy Russell of the Spokane Spokesman-Review.
McGeachin rips rivals over college scholarship vote
A newly created college scholarship subsidizes adults “who have already tried higher education and found it wasn’t for them,” lieutenant governor’s candidate Janice McGeachin said this week.
Survey reveals partisan shift on arming school teachers
Overall, 54 percent of survey respondents said armed teachers would enhance school safety, while 26 percent of respondents said it would make schools less safe.
Otter signs off on new statewide reading test
The budget frees up $550,000 to roll out a new statewide reading test, and resolves one of the last big battles of the 2018 legislative session.
March for our Lives: A reading roundup
More than 800 events were held worldwide Saturday, from Washington, D.C., to Parkland, Fla., to Boise.
Otter signs bill addressing school threats
The new law allows prosecutors to pursue a case involving a threat, whether it occurs on school grounds or on social media platforms. It goes into effect immediately.