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Statehouse roundup, 2.27.24: University presidents ask lawmakers to fully fund employee pay

Additional salary funding would help attract new faculty and keep tuition stable, they said.

Idaho GOP won’t allow news media inside upcoming presidential caucus

Only registered Republicans and their minor children will be allowed in caucus sites on March 2, state party officials say.

What to expect at Idaho GOP’s caucus on March 2

Idaho Republicans will help pick their party’s nominee for president at 210 sites throughout the state.

Flooding, water line breaks, asbestos scare disrupt learning at Sandpoint Middle

School leaders are looking to Legislature, local committee to determine solutions.

Statehouse roundup, 2.26.24: ISU ‘on track’ to address budget deficit, says new president

Also, a measure to lower the school bond election threshold is heading to the House floor.

What are taxpayers getting for their CTE investments?

Measuring the success of secondary career technical education programs elicits varying conclusions depending on who you ask. Educators, policymakers and parents have different ideas.

Statehouse roundup, 2.23.24: House approves sweeping school facilities plan

Also, the budget committee advanced a $70.8 million request to fund Idaho Launch grants

Final awards made for superintendent’s workforce expansion program

The Department of Education council has awarded over $43 million in six months to 58 proposals.

Analysis: This year’s unpredictable Launch debate begins Friday

Legislative budget-writers will meet Friday, and probably give Gov. Brad Little his $70.8 million funding request for Idaho Launch. The next moves are harder to read.