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Statehouse roundup, 1.14.25: House quickly passes transgender sports resolution
Inside: Lawmakers drill into the State Board of Education’s growing budget, and a bill banning most flags in classrooms resurfaces.
Statehouse roundup, 1.13.25: Idaho is a model for funding charter facilities, a national adviser says
In other Statehouse news, Boise businessman Kurt Liebich makes his pitch for another five-year term on the State Board of Education.
Statehouse roundup, 1.10.25: The first big budget decisions loom next week
Legislative budget-writers are expected to vote next week on almost $12.9 billion in “maintenance” spending bills. INSIDE: Next steps on teacher pay raises.
Analysis: As Big City lawsuit drags on, millions of taxpayer dollars are on the line
Boise State University has spent more than $1.5 million defending its case against Big City Coffee. Still in limbo: Nearly $3.7 million in jury damages to Big City, and Big City’s $1.7 million in legal fees.
Statehouse roundup, 1.9.25: Boise State volleyball resolution heads to House floor
INSIDE: Twin Falls Republican introduces “personal bill” to create a $250 million private school tax credit program.
Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states like Idaho offer a preview
Red parts of America could be a road map for the rest of the country.
Critchfield echoes governor on private school choice: Spending must be accountable
“I didn’t hear anything…that tells me he’s changed his mind around accountability or transparency, and I’ve had the same stance.”
Statehouse roundup, 1.7.25: Budget hardliners question Little’s ‘low’ tax cut proposal
In other legislative news, lawmakers took a first step into the national debate over transgender athletes in women’s collegiate sports.
Report: Idaho teacher shortages persist
Idaho has enough teachers, “but not enough of the right teachers in the right places,” according to the report.
Analysis: Little makes one surprising promise — and several negotiable promises
The governor earmarked $50 million for private school choice, $100 million for tax cuts and $50 million for a menu of education programs. He left himself plenty of room to negotiate with lawmakers.