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Statehouse roundup, 1.15.25: House speaker introduces bill to cut ‘unnecessary’ laws
“I guarantee that you can go in some of these agencies right now…and they can tell you where the bodies are buried,” said House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star.
Retired teacher fills vacancy on Lake Pend Oreille board
Vice Chair Lonnie Williams was unanimously elected chair.
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.
Coeur d’Alene trustees maintain leadership at annual meeting
Trustees at Coeur d’Alene Public Schools maintained their school board leadership Monday evening at their annual meeting. “Hate to break something that’s working,” said Heather Tenbrink as she nominated Rebecca Smith for another year as chair and Lesli Bjerke to remain vice-chair. The two were willing to continue their roles but hoped to review board…
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.
Levy failures in Lakeland and Coeur d’Alene pushed their CFOs into the limelight
When a budget crisis arises, finance leaders are often the linchpin to finding a solution.
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.
BSU’s Scott Yenor appointed to Florida education board by Gov. DeSantis
A professor at Boise State University, Yenor has written extensively on what he sees as the dangers of diversity.
Pocatello trustees grapple with shrinking budget and a school closure decision
It’s a situation that’s becoming more common statewide and nationwide as enrollment numbers decline and pandemic-era stopgaps expire.
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.