Idaho Legislature - Weeks 1-3

In this episode of HOTLINE, we discuss the first three weeks of the Idaho Legislature’s 2023 session. There’s been quite a bit action around education at the Statehouse as those with a wide variety of perspectives about public education begin bringing their proposals forward. Our panel discusses:Three key factions among lawmakers looking to influence education policyAn unlikely proposed amendment to the Idaho Constitution that aims to clear the way (but likely falls short) for allowing the state to use tax dollars to pay for private religious educationThe session's first full-throated voucher bill from Sen. Tammy Nichols of Middleton and other anti-public education lawmakersIEA's Local Lobby DaysJoining host Mike Journee for today’s conversation are:IEA’s Political Director Chris ParriIEA Executive Director Paul Stark