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Statehouse roundup, 3.8.24: New bill to arm teachers surfaces in Senate
…opposition from the committee. Rep. Jack Nelsen, R-Jerome, said the bill was overly broad, and it would inevitably lead to a lawsuit. Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, said she understood the…
Statehouse roundup, 3.7.24: Late-session school choice push in motion
…bill, because they see this as an affront against them,” said committee vice chair Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston. After the bill failed, two Republicans sought to change their “no” votes…
Statehouse roundup, 3.5.24: House votes to slow the Phoenix purchase
…But Rep. Lori McCann accused her colleagues of “meddling” in an established process, which allows colleges and universities to craft policy by going through the State Board. McCann, R-Lewiston, represents…
Campaign filing period opens Monday
…for several key members of the House and Senate education committees — such as House chair Julie Yamamoto of Caldwell; House vice chair Lori McCann of Lewiston; Sen. Scott Herndon,…
Statehouse roundup, 2.9.24: House passes education ‘maintenance’ budgets
…the salary schedule. “If this were my raise, I would be very nervous,” said Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, who ultimately voted for the bill. Under questioning from McCann and other…
Statehouse roundup, 2.6.24: Bill to shorten library board terms advances
…bit more flexibility, said Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, the bill’s sponsor. McCann estimated that about 50 to 150 students may take advantage of the change. With the committee’s vote, House…
The ’24 Legislature, the prelude to elections: It all kicks off Monday
…high-profile primaries have education overtones. House Education Chairwoman Julie Yamamoto and Vice Chair Lori McCann already have conservative opponents. Senate Education hardliners Scott Herndon, Brian Lenney and Tammy Nichols already…
Analysis: Another high-stakes Idaho election is off to a spendy start
…ally, Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, has raised $6,000. And McCann already has two opponents raising money ahead of the GOP primary; Moscow Republicans David Dalby and Colton Bennett have raised $2,000…
Never too early? Dueling endorsements in 2024 legislative races
…list includes Senate Education Chair Dave Lent of Idaho Falls; House Education Chair Julie Yamamoto of Caldwell; vice chair Lori McCann of Lewiston; and House Education members Mark Sauter of…
Analysis: A personal and existential fight divides the GOP
The best political fight in town these days pits Dorothy Moon against Butch Otter. Granted, Otter has company. He is one of 116 Idaho Republicans who have endorsed an initiative…