A REPUBLIC OR A DEMOCRACY?
A REPUBLIC OR A DEMOCRACY? By Rep. Karey Hanks – District 35 How often does one hear our government referred to as a “democracy?” Is it a big deal? Many people view a democracy as [Read More]
Legislative Updates
Health Freedom Idaho 2017 UPDATE
Health Freedom Idaho 2017 Legislative Session By Miste Karlfeldt This legislative session started with three primary pieces of legislation that concerned Health Freedom Idaho. The first, Naturopathic Licensing, is very close to my heart as [Read More]
An Eventful Week – Congressman Raul Labrador
An Eventful Week – Congressman Raul Labrador by Rep. Raul Labrador My town hall Wednesday night in Meridian drew about 800 people. We planned on 90 minutes, but went over three hours. I left the [Read More]
Idaho Proposed Rules, Regulations and Fees for April
State Proposed Rules, Regulations and Fees for April, 2017 by Rep. Heather Scott – District 1 Just because the legislative session is over doesn’t mean the job of the legislator or the citizen is done. [Read More]
$8 billion tax increase – Update From Olympia – Rep. Matt Shea
$8 billion tax increase Update From Olympia by Rep. Matt Shea April 13, 2017 Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to thank those of you who were able to participate in my recent survey asking [Read More]
Why we need to amend the state constitution to allow for the override of vetoes
Why we need to amend the state constitution to allow for the override of vetoes By: Senator Steve Vick Here’s what Gov. Butch Otter’s vetoes mean to everyday Idahoans: Entrepreneurial makeup artists who make brides [Read More]
BOOM! Gov. Otter Grocery Tax Veto Comes TOO LATE!
BOOM! Gov. Otter’s Veto Comes TOO LATE! Grocery Tax Repeal Is Legal by Shari Dovale “Unfortunately for the Governor, but fortunately for Idaho citizens, the Governor’s veto came too late.” ~Rep. Ron Nate Gov. Butch [Read More]
End of Session and the Signs of Spring
End of Session and the Signs of Spring Rep. Christy Zito – District 23 The 2017 session is over. I am looking forward to warm weather, the work to be done on the little farm, [Read More]
This Isn’t Any Way to Run a Railroad – Rep. Dorothy Moon
This Isn’t Any Way to Run a Railroad by Rep. Dorothy Moon – District 8 While many of you are admiring daffodil blossoms opening to this Sunday morning, I’m watching the thermometer and wondering if [Read More]
Engaged Citizens are the Best Solution – Rep. Heather Scott
Engaged Citizens are the Best Solution by Rep. Heather Scott The 2017 session proved to be what I believe is the beginning of real change in the Idaho legislature as debates and conversations are starting [Read More]