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Analysis: This year’s unpredictable Launch debate begins Friday
…‘You’re going to make me bleed all over this again this year,’” said Den Hartog, R-Meridian. House Education Committee Chairwoman Julie Yamamoto remains staunchly in favor of Launch, and says…
Governor’s tax relief causes concern for charter facility funding
…charter support organization. Rep. Julie Yamamoto But House Education Chairwoman Rep. Julie Yamamoto is confident that a solution is around the corner. Bluum reached out to every charter school in…
Statehouse roundup, 2.9.24: House passes education ‘maintenance’ budgets
…courts maintenance budget that the House passed Wednesday. “We’ve been asked to trust the process. And with trepidation, I am doing so,” said House Education Committee Chairwoman Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell,…
Analysis: Budgeting is hard. This year, it could be tougher than ever.
…voted for the budget, save for House Education Committee Chairwoman Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell. This vote was no small challenge to leadership, particularly House Speaker Mike Moyle, and leadership prevailed. Uncertainty…
Statehouse roundup, 1.15.24: Hundreds attend hearing on library bill
…not fun to not be popular sometimes. It’s better to put kids first,” House Education Chairwoman Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, said at the end of Stevenson’s presentation. The House and Senate…
Statehouse roundup, 1.11.24: Complex charter bill debuts, Blaine repeal comes back
…said. Mendive’s motion to introduce the bill passed unanimously. House Education Chairwoman Julie Yamamoto said she could understand why colleagues are “reasonably concerned” about a complicated bill they’ve just seen….
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…
Four public school issues to watch this legislative session
…Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, a former school principal, said her committee again will measure a new bill using the same “constitutional yardstick” as last year. “How does it help us develop…
Analysis: Another high-stakes Idaho election is off to a spendy start
There are 25 shopping days until Christmas and 173 check-cutting days until the Idaho primary. And some well-heeled donors are beating the rush, pouring tens of thousands of dollars into…
Education experts voice concern about school vouchers at policy forum
…various reasons and Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R- Caldwell, assured attendees that this would be an ongoing issue in the 2024 legislature session. Simply put, school vouchers “give parents a certain…