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House sinks higher education budget, renewing ‘social justice’ debate

The budget legislation was already set to cut $409,000 from Boise State University’s bottom line.

Boise narrows trustee candidates to three

The board expects to make a final selection next week.

Senate committee kills sex education ‘opt-in’ bill

After testimony and debate focused on questions of parental rights, and concerns for children at risk, the “opt-in” bill ran into bipartisan opposition.

Legislative roundup, 4.7.21: Strong Students grant bill is dead for the session

Senators rejected an attempt to bring House Bill 294 back for another vote.

Senate kills Strong Students grant bill … maybe

Tuesday’s razor-thin vote might not be the final word. The Senate could reconsider its vote.

Back to work: Legislators return after an 18-day recess

A spate of unfinished business awaits lawmakers, who figure to remain in session for two weeks or more.

State Board approves extra COVID funds to help schools

Members also unanimously approved the contract for new BSU head football coach Andy Avalos.

Students protest proposed restrictions on racism, sexism in Idaho school curricula

A proposal passed through a legislative committee shortly before a coronavirus-induced recess. The proposal could be on the docket as early as Tuesday when the legislative session resumes.