politics
Freeze on Idaho’s transgender athlete ban faces new challenges
Defenders of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act are petitioning a federal district court to reconsider blocking enforcement of the law.
End federal intervention in our classrooms
This is the year for Idaho’s elected officials to to use the state’s budget surplus to end confiscatory taxes and free the state from Washington, D.C.’s bureaucracy.
The outcome of the $100,000 session: Not a single bill passed
The political malpractice put on display makes a convincing argument for not allowing the Legislature to call itself into special session.
Idaho Supreme Court returns lawsuit challenging kindergarten fees to district court
The court is calling for for further consideration of the merits of “important constitutional questions” involved in the case.
Wasden will seek re-election, joins crowded A.G.’s primary
The state’s longest-serving attorney general says he will seek a sixth term.
Parents should choose how children are educated, not politicians
We need an educational model to meet the needs of different families. Idaho needs school choice!
Former Rep. Luke Malek drops out of Idaho’s lieutenant governor race
He said he’ll support House Speaker Scott Bedke in the 2022 election. Bedke is being challenged by Rep. Priscilla Giddings.
Boise board picks new trustee
“I think our board could probably use somebody who’s rational, level-headed — just can critically think through issues. And so, I thought ‘Alright, I can help,’” Steve Schmidt told trustees.
Trustees prepare to elect association leaders
The Friday elections will determine who lead the Idaho School Boards Association.
Analysis: The 2021 session ended this week, and the 2022 session began
During the pandemic, days and weeks have had this way of bleeding together. Why should legislative sessions be any different? Everything Idahoans saw from the Legislature this week they will see again — in just 53 days, when lawmakers return to the Statehouse.