Saturday, December 20, 2025

Storms are brewing for this legislative session

Under Gov. Brad Little, Idaho may not ever be known as a high-wage state – or one of the leaders in spending for education. But the Gem State will not take a back seat in terms of efficiency.
SHOSHONE NEWS-PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Little creates 'garbage day' for useless regulations

To think … when Brad Little was running for governor in 2018, opponents in the Republican primary were doing all they could to paint him as the “liberal” candidate in the race.
SHOSHONE NEWS-PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

IEA checklist goes beyond dollars spent

When the Idaho Legislature convenes in a couple of months, we’ll be hearing plenty about the budget for public schools, the largest line item on the books. Along the way, we’ll hear the usual cries that quality education does not depend on the amount of money spent.
SHOSHONE NEWS-PRESS | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Ybarra says Idaho schools are on the right path

State School Superintendent Sherri Ybarra has said many times that she is an educator, not a politician. So, it’s not surprising that she doesn’t pay much attention to political norms, even after almost four years in office.
SHOSHONE NEWS-PRESS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO