Kevin’s blog
Nonini hospitalized with flu complications
Sen. Bob Nonini plans to be in Boise for the Jan. 6 start of the legislative session, according to a family friend.
An unspoken issue in Fulcher’s campaign
The state-run health exchange is the focal of state Sen. Russ Fulcher’s challenge to Gov. Butch Otter. Education policy is receiving only passing attention.
An education committee revolving door?
With Branden Durst leaving the Senate, will Boise Democratic Rep. Janie Ward-Engelking get his spot in the Senate, and on the Senate Education Committee?
Lawmakers likely to look at pilots
Expect legislative hearings on the 11 technology pilot projects — and their performance so far.
Fulcher plans statewide tour Saturday
What will state Sen. Russ Fulcher announce when he flies across the state Saturday for a series of political announcements?
Durst resigning from Senate
Sen. Branden Durst has been splitting his time between his Boise legislative district and the Seattle area, where his wife works as a teacher. Local Democrats will now look for a successor.
Another levy in the works in Nampa?
The school board’s decision might come in December or January — and the levy might go to voters as early as March.
CDA district rethinks charter relationship
Coeur d’Alene Superintendent Matt Handelman says his district is subsidizing the Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy — so he is questioning whether the district should continue to serve as the academy’s authorizing body.
The most popular open seat in Idaho?
It could be secretary of state. Another legislator, Coeur d’Alene Republican Rep. Luke Malek, is giving the race a look.
Hunting for some political news?
Don’t look for a headline, at least not yet, from longtime Boise School Board member A J Balukoff. He says he’s a couple weeks away from making an announcement on a possible run for governor.