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This week on “Idaho Reports:” An interview with Brad Little
Gov. Brad Little talks about his State of the State address and his K-12 and higher education budget requests — and where he’d like to take the state in 2020 and beyond. The interview airs Friday at 8:30 p.m. MST and PST.
Lawmaker seeks to clamp down on school mascot changes
Rep. Chad Christensen, R-Ammon, says school boards should put mascot changes to a public vote.
Where to find me this session — online and on the air
We’ve partnered for years with Idaho Public Television, 6 On Your Side and Boise State Public Radio. Here’s what to look for and listen for this legislative session.
Cassia County to seek supplemental levy in March
Cassia County will seek $4.39 million over two years. The big ticket item: school extracurricular activities.
Video: State of the State
Catch up on Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address from Monday, and catch the postgame analysis.
Previewing the 2020 Legislature: This week’s ‘Idaho Reports’
This week, you’ll hear from Gov. Brad Little and legislative leaders, who spoke at a legislative preview at the Statehouse Friday. Later, the pundits panel talks about a few topics that didn’t come up during the previews.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Jan. 6-9
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s updated schedule lists four events for the first week of the legislative session, but no meetings or events for Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday of next week.
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Jan. 2 and beyond
The 2020 Legislature convenes Monday, but state superintendent Sherri Ybarra has no events or meetings on tap for this week or next week, according to the schedule posted on her website.
Idaho receives first-ever federal grant for pre-K
The $3.3 million won’t expand Idaho’s spotty pre-K programs. But it will allow advocates to take stock of what is already available.
Round Two: Nampa will seek supplemental levy in March
This time, Nampa will seek $25.79 million over two years, the Idaho Press reported this week. A two-year, $24.15 million levy narrowly failed in November.