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Day 9: Meetings and a retirement party
Critchfield enjoyed time with regional superintendents.
Day 8: House Education Committee’s first meeting
Tuesday’s meeting was organizational.
Budget-writers get a first look at Little’s $410 million education spending plan
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee didn’t have many questions about Gov. Brad Little’s budget proposals Tuesday. But the committee’s work is just beginning.
Analysis: Little deflects the looming debate over school choice
In an optimistic State of the State address Monday, Gov. Brad Little challenged lawmakers to go big and go bold on public education spending. But when he scarcely mentioned school choice, he said plenty.
Day 7: State of the State
“Once again, I see that Governor Little is demonstrating his commitment to education,” Critchfield said, following the governor’s annual speech.
Little pledges continued support for education in State of the State address
The governor’s “Idaho First” agenda included proposals to boost teacher pay, increase discretionary funds for school districts and create a new scholarship fund for high school graduates.
IBE-sponsored speaker denounces vouchers
Chris Lagoni, the executive director of the Indiana Rural and Small Schools Association, said vouchers do not serve the interests of rural communities.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little sworn in for second term during inauguration
Each of Idaho’s seven statewide officers took public oaths of office Friday in front of the Idaho State Capitol in Boise.
Analysis: Hoping for a boring legislative session? You aren’t alone
Gov. Brad Little would like the 2023 session, and the launch of his second term, to look a whole lot like 2022. Things probably won’t be that simple.
The 2023 Legislature begins today, preview what’s to come
Education is bound to be a hot topic during the 2023 legislative session — which gavels in Monday.