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House Speaker Mike Moyle supports budget committee voting change

Democratic Minority Leader Ilana Rubel said the change will make it harder to pass budgets.

University of Idaho students cope on campus as spring semester begins

“Although this event was really tragic and shook the absolute foundation of our Moscow community and the university, I still feel like this is my home,” said junior Madison Fitzgerald.

Day 11: Preparing for her budget presentation

Critchfield will present to the House and Senate education committees Monday.

Senators present education savings account draft legislation at public town hall

The policy was not made available to the public, but Sen. Tammy Nichols said it would create scholarships for families to put toward private school tuition and fees, and a host of other education expenses.

Day 10: Meeting with lawmakers

The superintendent attended a town hall meeting about school choice.

Analysis: Little’s ambitious scholarship plan is still a rough draft

On Monday, Gov. Brad Little proposed Idaho’s largest and most versatile taxpayer-funded scholarship. But on Thursday, his office had few details about how the program would work.

More than 400 teachers selected to receive $12,000 rural/underserved grant

The funds can be used for student loans or other educational expenses.

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.