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JFAC draws up K-12 budget bills
…some have not returned to full-time in-person learning. “If there’s less education going on … shouldn’t there be less expenses in the schools?” said Nate, R-Rexburg. Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle,…
Legislative roundup, 3.5.21: JFAC rejects bill to split higher ed budgets
…lawmakers debated against it. Rep. Caroline Nilsson Troy, R-Genesee, said oversight of higher ed policy ultimately rests with the State Board. Like Youngblood, Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, questioned the wisdom…
Legislative roundup, 2.25.21: Ybarra’s in-person learning bill advances
…D-Pocatello; Jim Patrick, R-Twin Falls; Ali Rabe, D-Boise; Michelle Stennett, D-Ketchum; Steven Thayn, R-Emmett; Janie Ward-Engelking, D-Boise; Chuck Winder, R-Boise; Melissa Wintrow, D-Boise; Jim Woodward, R-Sagle. No (17 Republicans, Democrats):…
Legislative roundup, 2.8.21: House Education kills Ybarra’s in-person learning bill
…that there’s a situation here,” said Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, spelling out the funding plan during Monday’s Senate Education Committee meeting. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee will draw up a spending…
Legislative roundup, 1.21.21: Charter funding bill surfaces
…the rule with some editing, removing references to online, distance or blended learning. Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, said he wanted to avoid the perception that the state wanted to move…
Thayn tapped to lead Senate Education Committee
…members for 2021 include Thayn; Crabtree; Lori Den Hartog, R-Meridian; Jim Woodward, R-Sagle; Dave Lent, R-Idaho Falls; Dan Johnson, R-Lewiston; Kevin Cook, R-Idaho Falls; Janie Ward-Engelking, D-Boise; and David Nelson,…
Four lawmakers share how a record-breaking surplus might be spent
…the budget conservatively. Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, said he views most of the surplus as one-time money, as opposed to an ongoing source of funding that could sustain a new…
Election Night 2020: A viewer’s guide
…to watch Here are thumbnails of some of next week’s contested legislative races — including several with an education connection. District 1, Senate: Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle (incumbent); Vera Gadman,…
New interim committee set to look at academic standards
…(co-chairman). Sen. Lori Den Hartog, R-Meridian. Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle. Sen. Dave Lent, R-Idaho Falls. Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking, D-Boise. Rep. Gary Marshall, R-Idaho Falls (co-chairman). Rep. Dorothy Moon, R-Stanley. Rep….
State Board will allow local school boards to develop reopening plans
…Jim Woodward, R-Sagle. Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking, D-Boise. Laurie Anderson, Micron Foundation. Toni Broyles, University of Idaho. Chris Campbell, SDE. Marc Carignan, Bluum. Theresa Carter, Idaho Digital Learning Academy. Matt Compton,…