Legislature

Legislative roundup, 2.1.21: Republicans question school funding proposals

“The reason that they are suffering is because they’re in the classroom with teachers who don’t want to be there teaching,” Rep. Barbara Ehardt said.

Legislative roundup, 1.29.21: Boise State budget pitch turns testy

“Our constituents are upset and want some action taken, against BSU in particular,” said Rep. Ron Nate, R-Rexburg. “What we have is an agenda of serving our students and serving our state,” said Boise State President Marlene Tromp.

Ybarra calls for 2.5 percent increase in public school funding

Both Supt. Sherri Ybarra and Gov. Brad Little are recommending the state spend more than $2 billion on public schools for the first time in Idaho history.

Superintendents raise concerns about proposed Ybarra legislation

The group of Treasure Valley administrators said the proposed legislation “usurps” local control in emergencies.

McGeachin, conservative legislators call on PERSI to dump big tech investments

The group expressed concerns that that Twitter, Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook have restricted free speech and censored ideas.

Legislative roundup, 1.26.21: Presidents continue push for higher ed budget

“The past two years have been nothing short of challenging, both financially and operationally,” Lewis-Clark President Cynthia Pemberton told legislative budget-writers Tuesday.

Analysis: The showdown that could define the 2021 legislative session

At least 11 pieces of legislation are already in the pipeline — all addressing some aspect of Gov. Brad Little’s coronavirus response, and the Legislature’s role during an emergency. The debate is just getting under way.

Legislative roundup, 1.21.21: Charter funding bill surfaces

The House Education Committee will hold a public hearing on the bill Monday.

Statehouse roundup, 1.18.21: House committee seeks to lift caps on public gatherings

School sporting events were a focal point in Monday morning’s debate.

Legislative roundup: 1.14.21: Rules debates continue in the Statehouse

Committee members quizzed State Board of Education officials about school funding and the question of using an enrollment calculation to calculate funding, as opposed to an attendance-based formula.