Kevin’s blog
What the August fundraising numbers say about Idaho’s fall elections
Two Democratic statewide candidates hold an edge in campaign cash on hand, heading into the final weeks of the fall election.
TOADS special session wish list: school building fund, permanent K-12 bonuses
The advocacy group’s proposals come as lawmakers prepare to convene for what could be a short but eventful session Thursday.
Hardline conservative group weighs in on Boise trustee races
The Idaho Liberty Dogs endorsed four challengers and one incumbent — who is distancing himself from the group.
IEA: Survey shows overwhelming Republican support for education
The teachers’ union released results from the survey of 700 likely Republican voters Wednesday, ahead of next week’s special legislative session.
In GOP statement, Moon decries ‘Democrat-backed tax increases’ for education
The statement illustrates an intraparty split on Gov. Brad Little’s plan to cut taxes and boost education funding by $410 million.
State freezes endowment payments for public schools, other beneficiaries
The freeze comes after a year of market volatility. Public schools will receive $61.5 million, the largest chunk of the $100.3 million in payments.
Idaho Press: Reports of Reclaim Idaho K-12 initiative price tag overblown
Sunday’s story is the latest installment in an ongoing debate over the Reclaim Idaho initiative — and claims that the measure would inadvertently repeal income tax cuts passed by the 2022 Legislature.
Arkoosh announces bipartisan slate of campaign co-chairs
The Democratic attorney general’s candidate’s campaign co-chairs — two Democrats, two Republicans and an independent — said GOP nominee Raul Labrador would attempt to cater to the far right.
Liebich calls out dueling narratives on education
Speaking to school administrators Wednesday, the State Board of Education president blasted Idahoans who are pushing an anti-public education agenda — and critics who say Idaho legislators are failing to fund the state’s schools.
Money race update: Republicans hold huge advantages in statewide races
July fundraising reports will trickle in over the next few days, as candidates report their monthly activity.