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Last week the Idaho House killed a bill that would allow the State Board of Education to receive nearly $6 million in federal grants for early childhood education and child care. A group of mostly women protested this rejection and are trying to pressure the legislature to change their mind and accept the grant funding. But what kind of programs are dependent on this money? And how do these programs contribute to improving education in Idaho?
Idaho Matters talks with three people who help manage early education collaboratives in the state: Wendy Johnson from Kuna, Felice Otero with the United Way of Eastern Idaho, and Andrew Metzer with the West Central Mountains Economic Development Council. Idaho Statesman opinion editor Scott McIntosh also joins the show to talk about the politics behind the legislature s resistence to accepting this funding.
In rejecting grant, Idaho Republicans voted against families and local communities
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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 26, 2021
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Idaho Matters Friday Reporter Roundtable.
This week s topics: Idaho s low-performing vaccine rollout, a Republican lawmaker falsely claimed the pandemic is over and pushes for lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, why board members of one Idaho health district were offered early vaccines, and the largest layoff in Idaho since 2018.
Our journalist panel today:
James Dawson, Boise State Public Radio reporter
Don Day, founder and editor of BoiseDev
Scott McIntosh, opinion editor of the Idaho Statesman
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America’s iconic Southern diner franchise, Huddle House, announced today that it is spreading its adored small-town charm to Arkansas City and Garden City with plans to open new locations in these areas.
“Despite the challenges this year, Huddle House has maintained its place in the center of the communities we serve. Our restaurant is a spot that locals can depend on, no matter what. As we adjust our strategy to focus on Kansas, Arkansas City and Garden City are the next ideal locations to continue our growth,” said Scott McIntosh, Director of Franchise Development at Huddle House. “Our team is currently on the lookout for an optimal site in these great cities to build our next restaurant locations. The goal is to help future franchisees save substantial time and get a Huddle House location up and running and serving the community as soon as possible.”