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The state Senate wants the Department of Commerce to seek unmanned drone research in Idaho — working with universities and the College of Western Idaho on the proposal.

It won’t be the evening session some people asked for — but will a late afternoon “listening session” give Idaho teachers and school officials better face time with lawmakers?

Education groups are continuing to haggle over a series of controversial collective bargaining bills — but both sides are also looking for backup from their membership.

The GOP primary is only 15 months away. What better time for the political rumor mill to start heating up?

INL contractor Battelle Energy Alliance says the $10,000 Extreme Classroom Makeover Grants are designed to encourage Idaho students to pursue high-tech careers.

Idaho’s two largest school districts are split on elements of the seven collective-bargaining related bills supported by the Idaho School Boards Association.

Interviews with Bob Kustra and Duane Nellis — and analysis from the education “listening sessions.” Check out Idaho Public Television’s “Idaho Reports.”

House and Senate education committee members heard a wide-ranging discussion about education in Idaho. Here are a few samples.

The state’s three community colleges also have a stake in the debate over repealing the personal property tax. Here are the numbers.

I’ve written an in-depth look at personal property tax repeal — and its potential impact on public schools. To whet your appetite a little, let’s have a little fun with personal property tax numbers. The State Tax Commission conducted exhaustive research into the personal property tax, and its impact on Idaho’s 900-plus taxing districts. The…