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Recent News and Press Releases
Governor Little Moves Idaho to Stage 3 of Idaho Rebounds Plan
On Monday, Governor Little announced in a press conference that Idaho would be moved back to Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds plan. On October 27, 2020 at 12:00 am MST, the following restrictions will be put in effect: Indoor gatherings will be limited to 50 or less...
“HJR 4 Just Makes Sense” – by Rep. Ilana Rubel and Rep. Scott Bedke
The ballots submitted by the Republican speaker of the house and the Democratic leader of the house will probably look very different this year, but there is one spot where they will look the same. We are both voting “yes” on House Joint Resolution 4, and we encourage...
“Idaho is at a Turning Point” – by James Ruchti
For those of you who followed the Special Session, if your response was similar to mine, you were greatly disturbed by what happened. I'm not talking about the legislation that was passed, although I have concerns with that, as well. I'm talking about the behavior of...
“An Uncivil Waste of Taxpayer Dollars” – by Rep. Chris Abernathy
The special session was more dangerous and uncivil that Idaho citizens could have ever predicted. The week before the special session of the Idaho Legislature began, Idaho Democratic legislators met (virtually) to discuss how to be safe and healthy. We had hoped that...
CFAC Allocates Over $69 Thousand to Boise Police Department for Service During Special Session
Idaho State Capitol – In the committees’ most recent meeting, CFAC allocated $69,052.43 of CARES act funding to the Boise Police Department (BPD). The funding will pay for the officers’ service during the special session of the Idaho legislature in late August. This...
Governor Announces CARES Funding Will Supplement Education Cuts
On Friday afternoon, Governor Little announced that he would use $99 million from the CARES act to supplement the $99 million in education cuts that he announced earlier this year. Representative Melissa Wintrow/(D-Boise) was relieved to hear the announcement from...
“An Extraordinarily Unproductive Session” – by Rep. Green and Rep. Necochea
As we face a global pandemic and the resulting economic fallout, Idahoans may have been hopeful about the legislature’s recent special session. Since the pandemonium at the Statehouse dominated the news, Idahoans may still be wondering what was actually accomplished....
Coronavirus Civil Liability Immunity Legislation Passes Idaho House
Idaho State Capitol – On Wednesday, the Idaho House passed House Bill 6, which would provide immunity from civil liability related to damages or injury from coronavirus, including for grossly negligent conduct. The legislation now awaits a hearing in the Senate...
Governor Announces In-Person Special Session Amid Global Pandemic
Idaho - On Wednesday, Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation with legislation that will be considered during the Idaho legislature’s special session beginning on August 24, 2020. Out of 6 proposed topics by House and Senate Leadership, Governor Little has...