Funding bills for Idaho's schools is going full-steam ahead. The Senate on Thursday and the House on Friday passed all seven bills that make up the whole budget. It's a 5.9 percent increase from last year, with an additional $100 million in investments.
We'll have more details in future updates, but highlights include higher pay to keep and attract good teachers, and more money for technology in the classroom.
This year's budget is part of a multi-year effort by Republicans to overhaul and improve Idaho's education system.