It's not my custom to say kind things about the heavily Republican Idaho legislature. But this year I must applaud our senators and representatives for passing a hefty $1.8 billion dollar appropriation for Idaho's struggling public schools. Democrats and Republicans worked together to craft the seven bills increasing the flow of state dollars to Idaho's 115 school districts. Just about every school sector will get a financial boost in the coming year. The career ladder for teachers has been revived and funded. The whole school ball of wax will receive an infusion of dollars and energy. It's huge. Full Story, Inlander

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