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Legislative roundup, 3.9.2015: labor law, tax credits, civics, etc.

House Ed takes up pair of two-year-old labor bills that were set to expire this summer.

JFAC votes to stick with local broadband contracts

in general, districts are securing more bandwidth — and at big savings from the defunct Idaho Education Network contract.

$125 million teacher pay plan in jeopardy

Republicans and Democrats alike express concerns with the career ladder, which is tentatively set for a hearing Tuesday.

West Ada steps up case for bond issue

The state’s largest district says it needs $96 million to alleviate overcrowding issues across the board.

A $398 million school election day looms

Across Idaho, at least seven bond issues and 38 levies are on Tuesday’s ballot. Here’s a look at the hotspots.

Legislators win $16,000 for local schools

The challenge is over for 49 lawmakers after five weeks of tracking physical activity and healthy eating, for the High Five Mt. Everest Challenge. On Thursday, legislators found out if they were the winner of $5,000 that will go to an elementary school of their choice. Rep. Mat Erpelding, D-Boise, was the fastest to reach…

Legislative roundup, 3.5.15: A counseling bill surfaces

Catch up on all the day’s education news, including a new bill designed to fund school counseling services.

VIDEO: Listen to kids talk about Idaho history

Students from all corners of the state celebrated Idaho Day on Wednesday, but some lucky ones got to spend the day at the Statehouse with Gov. Butch Otter and lawmakers to ring in the first-ever event. Check out the video to hear what kids had to say about Idaho history.

Legislature introduces $125 million career ladder

The House Education Committee introduced a salary bill Wednesday, designed to increase spending on teacher pay by $125.6 million over five years. After getting a sneak preview of draft legislation outlining the plan on Friday, the House committee voted to formally introduce the career ladder bill. Hours later, however, the Senate Education Committee killed what…