State Policy
Analysis: Budgeting is hard. This year, it could be tougher than ever.
In a spending season that is off to anything but a smooth start, two of Gov. Brad Little’s favorite education programs sit squarely in legislative limbo.
Statehouse roundup, 2.7.24: A ‘combination’ library bill emerges
In other Wednesday news, budget-writers dig into the State Board of Education’s requests, and a resolution on the University of Phoenix purchase falls off the agenda, at least for today.
Statehouse roundup, 2.6.24: Bill to shorten library board terms advances
INSIDE: Bills expanding CTE scholarship expenses, revising digital learning agency funding formula head to the House floor
FAFSA deadline rolled back to March 31
The State Board of Education rolled back the deadline Monday, citing the “ongoing problems” students are facing with the new version of the online federal form.
Statehouse roundup, 2.5.24: Home-school rights protected in proposed constitutional amendment
INSIDE: New bills introduced to ban mask mandates, and restrict activists from providing sex education material.
Key lawmakers seek to have a say on U of I-Phoenix purchase
The legislation is not yet public. The co-sponsors — Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, and Sen. C. Scott Grow, R-Eagle — have questioned the details of the proposed $685 million Phoenix deal.
Statehouse roundup, 2.2.24: Budget-setting in disarray after JFAC rebellion
INSIDE: New diversity, equity and inclusion restrictions introduced and summer STEM library program could be defunded
Statehouse roundup, 2.1.24: Budget committee agrees on 3% employee raises
MORE INSIDE: Teachers union says arming school staff is unsafe, proposal to limit special legislative sessions advances.
The election money race: an early Top 10 list
Which legislative incumbents and candidates have raised the most money so far this election season? We have the list.
The U of I has billed us twice — for the same public records
At issue are records that we believe will tell an important part of the story about the U of I’s proposed University of Phoenix purchase. We are seeking invoices the U of I has paid out so far, related to the purchase.