Idaho State Capitol – A bipartisan, bicameral organization, the Farm, Ranch and Timber Issues Caucus will address issues of the citizens, communities and counties who rely on them, and the affiliated industries. The caucus will explore ways to act together to ensure Idaho has a comprehensive policy strategy to ensure communities grow and flourish. Topics could include value-added processing, broadband, …
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Idahoans rely on effective local governments. First responders and law enforcement keep our communities healthy and safe. Adequate roads allow residents to arrive at their destinations without harm. Libraries provide opportunities for enrichment and job training. And our courts protect our constitutional right to due process. Unfortunately, state policies and market forces are making it extremely difficult for local governments …
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Idaho State Capitol – On Wednesday, a bill sponsored by Representative Melissa Wintrow/(D-Boise) was printed in House Judiciary and Rules. The legislation would allow for sexual assault survivors to seek civil protection orders. Currently, in cases of sexual assault, a victim can only seek a protection order if they are in a domestic relationship with the abuser. “Victims of domestic …
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Idaho State Capitol – On Wednesday, House State Affairs voted to hold the Religious Freedom Day resolution in committee. The resolution declared January 16 Religious Freedom Day in Idaho. National Religious Freedom Day has been proclaimed on January 16 in a yearly statement by the President of the United States since 1993. On January 16, 1786, the Virginia General Assembly …
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Idaho State Capitol – On Monday, the Idaho House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 322. The legislation sets a deadline for voter registration for the presidential primary in March. In December, the Attorney General sent a letter to the Secretary of State explaining that voters could change their party affiliation up to the day of the election. This …
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Idaho State Capitol – On Monday, Senator Mark Nye/(D-Pocatello) was awarded the Honorary State Future Farmers of America (FFA) for the state. The award was “presented for outstanding service and support to the Idaho FFA Association and agricultural education in Idaho.” Senator Nye and House Speaker Representative Scott Bedke/(R-Twin Falls) were the two legislators to receive the award. Senator Nye …
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Idaho State Capitol – On Thursday, Representative Melissa Wintrow/(D-Boise) introduced the Equal Rights Amendment as a personal bill in the House. The Joint Resolution would amend Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Idaho to include sex equality. The Equal Rights Amendment would add Section 24 to Article 1, outlining that “equality of rights and responsibilities under law …
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Idaho State Capitol – On Thursday, House State Affairs printed a Religious Freedom Day resolution sponsored by Representative Jake Ellis/(D-Boise). The resolution declares January 16 Religious Freedom Day in Idaho. National Religious Freedom Day is proclaimed on January 16 in a yearly statement by the President of the United States since 1993. On January 16, 1786, the Virginia General Assembly …
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Our criminal justice system is intended to ensure there is an appropriate penalty associated with crime. We refer to this as paying one’s debt to society. However, under some of Idaho’s current laws, the payment never seems to stop. Our courts assign formal penalties, like prison time, probation and fines, but these can often be the least of a former …
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Boise, Idaho – Senator Cherie Bucker-Webb/(D-Boise), Representative Melissa Wintrow/(D-Boise), and Representative Lauren Nechochea/(D-Boise) will hold a town hall for District 19 on Tuesday, February 11 starting at 6pm at Shadow Hills Elementary School. The town hall meeting will be an opportunity for constituents to meet with their legislators and get involved with important issues happening in their community and across …
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