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A divisive education savings account (ESA) bill died in the Senate Monday afternoon — in a 12-23 vote that came after over two hours of floor debate. Senate Bill 1038 would have established a universal education savings account program, providing $5,950 scholarships to students who are homeschooled, or attend non-public […]
This story was originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on Feb. 27, 2023. A divisive education savings account (ESA) bill died in the Idaho Senate on Monday afternoon — in a 12-23 vote that came after over two hours of floor debate. Senate Bill 1038 would have established a universal education savings […]
Rep. Barbara Lee, a longtime favorite of liberal Democrats, confirmed Tuesday that she will run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein. “For those who say my time has passed, well, when does making change go out of style? I don’t quit. I don’t give […]
CNN — The 2024 Senate map presents a daunting challenge for Democrats. Time will tell if it proves to be insurmountable. The party, which currently holds a narrow 51-49 majority, must defend 23 of the 34 seats up for grabs this cycle. That means Republicans need a net gain of […]
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The dialogue between a state senator and a legislative aide commenced with a seemingly routine discussion about a monthly bill. It instantly spiraled as the senator allegedly harassed the aide since she had vaccinated her youthful little one, plunging the Senate into a political drama that […]