2016 Idaho Legislature
House passes $27.8 million tax cut
House Majority Leader Mike Moyle said the bill would make Idaho tax rates more competitive. Democrats said the bill could undercut K-12 funding.
Final five: The number of states without pre-K drops, again
Idaho is one of only five states without a pre-K program —
A $27.8 million tax cut heads to House floor
The bill’s sponsor — House Majority Leader Mike Moyle — downplayed concerns that his proposal would jeopardize school funding.
STEM takes center stage at Statehouse
The budget would create a $10 million STEM Education Fund to bankroll long-term public-private partnerships.
State Board chief makes sobering push for scholarship money
Some students are being told not to bother to apply for the state-funded scholarships, State Board executive director Matt Freeman said Friday.
Analysis: Now, can Ybarra champion a budget?
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra drew rave reviews for her budget presentation Thursday. Will that help her find funding for a rural schools initiative?
A tax bill surfaces — along with K-12 budget questions
Rep. Mike Moyle’s $27.8 million plan would reduce corporate and income tax rates, and increase the grocery tax credit for some Idahoans.
Otter adds $4.4 million to K-12 request
The new money is designed to accommodate added enrollment growth — equivalent to nearly 50 classrooms statewide.
STEM Action Center in line for a big budget boost
However, supporters will need to sell lawmakers on the idea of creating a long-term, $10 million state fund to match industry donations.
Otter STEM Action Center fund: ‘Think endowment’
The $10 million STEM Action Center fund is designed to pay for public-private partnerships for years.