Search Results: "Steve Berch"

Statehouse shakeup: One funding formula bill dies, a second makes its debut

…d’Alene; Paul Shepherd, R-Riggins; Chris Abernathy, D-Pocatello; Steve Berch, D-Boise; and John McCrostie, D-Garden City; Clow; Kerby. Afterward, a frustrated Berch told Idaho Education News that he is not happy…

Statehouse roundup, 3.1.19: On party-line vote, sex ed bill heads to House floor

…to teachers or administrators. “I’ve been there,” said Marshall, a retired teacher and professor. “I know.” Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, led the opposition in committee and focused on the mechanics….

Statehouse roundup, 2.27.19: Questions remain as lawmakers ready a funding formula bill

…Friday. However, Clow said the bill drafting process and ongoing discussions could delay an introductory hearing until Monday or Tuesday. Reps. Steve Berch, D-Boise, Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, and Dorothy Moon,…

Statehouse roundup, 2.22.19: Pre-K bill killed; charter administrator bill advances

…believed in. Efforts to speed up the hearing clearly angered Rep. Steve Berch, a Boise Democrat who opposed killing the bill. “If this body has the time to talk about…

Statehouse roundup, 2.14.19: Charter administrators bill heads to Senate floor

…on July 1, at the start of the new state budget year. Reps. Steve Berch and Brooke Green, both D-Boise, voted against the bill, citing concerns with the emergency clause….

Statehouse roundup, 2.11.19: New immunization opt-out bill surfaces

…and nearly misstated a motion to reject sections of the rule. Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, tried unsuccessfully to delay a vote until clarity was restored. “I’m not hearing a compelling…

Statehouse Roundup: 2.5.19: Teach For America seeks share of state funding

…for what it takes to become a teacher in Idaho?” asked Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise. Rather than following a traditional program, TFA recruits recent college graduates and places them in…

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: January 14-18

…3 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. MST, Meeting with Rep. Steve Berch, Superintendent’s Office – Supports Goals #1, 2 & 3 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. MST, Staff Meeting, Superintendent’s…

Clow named new chairman of House Education Committee

…Raymond, R-Menan. * Rep. Tony Wisniewski, R-Post Falls. * Rep. John McCrostie, D-Garden City. Rep. Chris Abernathy, D-Pocatello. * Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise. * (* new assignment for 2019)  …

Five legislative races to watch

…and Democrat Steve Berch. Why it matters: This is the third time Berch is challenging Luker. Luker won the previous two races in 2014 and 2016. But the 2016 race…