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Statehouse roundup, 1.12.24: A second school library bill surfaces
Chapter Two of the Legislature’s library debate began Friday morning. Without discussion, the Senate State Affairs Committee quickly introduced a bill designed to address school libraries. It’s the second library bill unveiled in the first week of the 2024 session. Dubbed the “School Library Material Care” act, the latest bill spells out a process to…
Statehouse roundup, 1.11.24: Complex charter bill debuts, Blaine repeal comes back
The charter school overhaul bill will likely get a full public hearing — but not right away.
Statehouse roundup, 1.10.24: New bill to restrict library material introduced
The legislation calls for $250 in statutory damages for libraries that fail to comply.
Fruitland zoning board rejects charter’s expansion plan
The school might now consider another location outside of the city limits.
Judge allows Labrador to subpoena University of Phoenix
A key component of the overall legal challenge is whether the University of Idaho was in competition with another entity when negotiations took place in a closed session.
Significant changes coming to how legislators on JFAC set state budgets
Budget changes, school funding, Medicaid and election year politics are all on tap for discussion this year.
The ’24 Legislature, the prelude to elections: It all kicks off Monday
Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address will set the tone for a legislative session that’s likely to run until at least late March.
Idaho Falls, prosecutor reach settlement in bond advocacy case
The case will likely impact school election communications statewide.
After a dozen failures, Salmon trustees vote to float another bond
A district known for deteriorating schools will turn to taxpayers again in May.
Special education workgroup expanding to provide better representation
Stakeholder comments are arriving at the Department of Education: “The special learning disability eligibility form is such a horrific nightmare.”