House Education Committee Introductions
Idaho’s House Education Committee got the 2017 session underway with an introductory meeting on Wednesday morning.
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JFAC Begins Information Gathering on Budget
Idaho’s Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee met for the first time in the 2017 legislative session on Tuesday.
IEA Response to State of the State Address
Below is a statement from Idaho Education Association President Penni Cyr in response to Governor Otter’s State of the State address. Mrs. Cyr will be available throughout the week for interviews relating to education funding and policy and the 64th Idaho legislative session. We are pleased that Governor Otter’s number one recommendation in today’s State…
A Glimpse at Upcoming Session from Key Elected Officials
With the 2017 Idaho legislative session due to convene on Monday, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and legislative leaders shared their priorities and expectations during a press preview on Friday.
Legislature Finishes Work; Adjourns Sine Die
House and Senate leaders shepherded legislation through their respective bodies on Thursday in order to finish up their work and adjourn sine die; the Latin term “without day” signaling that their work is completed and they will not be meeting again in the present session.