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Defying pandemic-era predictions, home schooling remains on the rise in Idaho and beyond

…for home schooling among legislators. Linda Patchin wrote a book on the history of home schooling in Idaho, called “the Politics of Pie.” In February, Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle, took…

Analysis: A flood of third-party money flows through the 2024 legislative primaries

…primary rematch, current state Sen. Scott Herndon and former state Sen. Jim Woodward have collected more than $230,000, and counting. And on top of this, independent groups are pouring hundreds…

In depth: Idaho’s costliest — and maybe most bitter — legislative primary

…foreshadows what Idaho elections could look like in years to come. The rematch between Sen. Scott Herndon and former Sen. Jim Woodward will probably be the costliest Republican primary in…

This primary election will be the last where smear campaigns succeed

…a successful businessman and was a highly-regarded conservative Republican Senator. His opponent, Scott Herndon, employed McShane with financial support from IFF’s cronies and allies, to conduct a vile, but successful,…

Idaho’s spendiest primaries: a look at the numbers

What’s the spendiest legislative primary in Idaho? It’s no surprise. And it isn’t even close. Through March 31, incumbent Sen. Scott Herndon and challenger Jim Woodward have spent $132,162 ahead…

Statehouse roundup, 4.2.24: As session resumes, an omnibus school ‘trailer’ bill rolls through House

…said Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle, who proposed cutting $3.8 million from the budget. “They’re not getting the message,” he said. Sen. Brian Lenney, R-Nampa, decried Boise State University DEI programs,…

Analysis: If the Phoenix deal died Wednesday, it didn’t die suddenly

…was too much, too soon. And perhaps, too poorly sold. Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle “I think (Green’s) background in banking and law, it’s obviously worked very well for the University…

Statehouse roundup, 3.27.24: Senate kills Phoenix bill, throwing purchase into jeopardy

…Legislature’s purview. But the Senate spent little time discussing any of these details, during a brief and odd floor session. Before Winder could open debate, Sen. Scott Herndon tried to…

Statehouse roundup, 3.22.24: Budget committee approves $145 million for attendance funding gap

…legislation in the Senate. The proposal faced robust opposition led by Sen. Scott Herndon, who sponsored a competing bill that stalled in the House earlier this session. HB 645 would…

Statehouse roundup, 3.21.24 (UPDATED): Logjam breaks on facilities bill, Launch

…library board terms, civics education The House passed two other education-related measures Thursday: Senate Bill 1235, from Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle, would reduce library board terms from six years to…