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Little vetoes controversial library bill
The bill is designed to keep school and public libraries from distributing harmful materials to minors. On Wednesday, Gov. Brad Little said the ambiguous bill would create “a library bounty system.”
A new school bathroom law and an uncertain future for LGBTQ students
How a controversial new law stands to impact Idaho schools.
Virtual classes help ‘circus girl’ reach her full potential
She dreams of attending the “Juilliard School” of circus performers.
Madam Superintendent: More women are becoming education leaders, but are still underrepresented
Today’s women in charge say it takes doggedness and support to get to the top.
Analysis: A wild and unpredictable legislative session? Just wait ’til next year
We don’t make the rules around here. But the 2024 legislative session could easily be more turbulent than the session that is just wrapping up. Here’s why.
Resignations, conflicts and unmet expectations — Idaho’s Charter Commission at a crossroads
The commission will at least see three new leaders and possibly a transformation as the charter and parental choice movements gain momentum.
Statehouse roundup, 3.30.23: Senate passes library porn bill, teacher pay bill rolls through Legislature
The actions came during a long 81st day of the legislative session. It was’t be the final day of the session. Both houses will reconvene at 8:30 a.m. Friday.
Statehouse roundup, 3.29.23: Senate overrides property tax veto
The rare and resounding override marks Day 80 of the legislative session — a session that has already gone longer than lawmakers had hoped.
Senate rejects Echeverria appointment to charter commission
In other business Wednesday evening, State Board of Education member David Hill was reappointed, over objections from conservatives.
Statehouse roundup, 3.28.23: House overrides property tax veto, as showdown escalates
Amidst the end-of-session impasse, a handful of big-ticket education bills are on hold.