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Analysis: The ’22 session could be defined by money, and punctuated by mayhem

A possible $1.6 billion surplus awaits lawmakers as they return to the Statehouse, for a session that could make for epic political theater.

Nonprofit says it brought nearly 2,000 new charter school seats to Idaho in 2021

The Boise-based nonprofit shared the number — along with over $9 million in charter support grants it allocated in 2021 — in an annual report released over the holidays.

Election Notes: Jan. 3-7, 2022

1.5.22: Crapo to seek fifth U.S. Senate term Sen. Mike Crapo made it official Wednesday, saying he will seek a fifth U.S. Senate term in 2022. Crapo was first elected to Congress in 1992, and first elected to the Senate in 1998. Here’s his statement Wednesday: “We are in the middle of the most important…

Six years and counting: Idaho’s supplemental levy bill sets another record

Property owners will bankroll more than $218.2 million in supplemental levies this school year.

State of Idaho projecting another record budget surplus as Legislature prepares for return

Five months into the current budget year, the surplus estimate is expected to climb to $1.6 billion by June 30, 2022.

Experts promote interaction with Idaho’s ‘Dark Sky Reserve’

College educators are using a $1 million grant to boost awareness and K-12 learning of outer space via a rare stretch of land with little light pollution.

Student stabbed in altercation at West Ada alternative school

One Crossroads Middle School student was injured and another is in custody.

East Idaho dairyman looks after cattle and charter schools

Alan Reed leads a successful dairy business and popular ice cream empire. In his spare time, he chairs one of the most controversial committees in Idaho public education.