Idaho Governor Brad Little has proposed a $2 billion investment in public school infrastructure over the next 10 years, aiming to address the deteriorating conditions of school buildings. Little emphasized the need for this funding, citing reports from ProPublica and Idaho Statesman that highlighted the poor state of some Idaho schools. He also acknowledged the work of reporters Becca Savransky and Asia Fields in bringing attention to the issue. Little's plan includes cutting red tape to support charter schools and ensuring transparency for taxpayers. This reflects Idaho's commitment to educational excellence and aims to make school facility funding a top priority.
“We’ve all seen the pictures and the videos of some Idaho schools that are neglected — crumbling, leaking, falling apart,” Gov. Brad Little said, citing @ProPublica and @IdahoStatesman reporting as he announced a $2 billion plan for school funding. https://t.co/q7FwMAJQbb
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced a $2 billion investment in public school infrastructure in the state, citing reporting from @ProPublica and @IdahoStatesman that showed crumbling or leaking buildings. https://t.co/J3gIy0EAN2
🚨🚨🚨EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT! Idaho Governor Proposes $2 Billion in Funding for School Buildings Over Next 10 Years https://t.co/TDgHOCFnFQ by partner @BeccaSavransky @IdahoStatesman
Reporters @BeccaSavransky & @asiakmfields have reported on Idaho school conditions over the past year. Yesterday, Idaho's governor cited their work in calling for $2B in school facilities funding, telling lawmakers, “Let’s make this priority No. 1.” https://t.co/svaGcEvApV
.@GovernorLittle's 2024 address reflects ID's commitment to edu excellence. "Idaho is a top ten state for charter schools and I'm bringing a bill this session to cut more red tape to support charter schools while providing taxpayers the transparency they deserve." #IdahoEducation https://t.co/BZC0Fx4fz2