by chad | Jun 24, 2022 | Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus
IDAHO STATE CAPITOL – Today is a dark day in the history of our country. The Supreme Court has struck down Roe vs. Wade, meaning millions of women have lost their constitutionally protected right to abortion access. Women in Idaho are among those who have lost this...
by chad | May 3, 2022 | Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus
IDAHO STATE CAPITOL — Leaked documents on Monday indicate that a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court is potentially poised to strike down Roe v. Wade, stripping millions of their constitutionally protected right to abortion access. House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel...
by chad | Mar 25, 2022 | Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus, Sen. Melissa Wintrow
On Friday, a bipartisan bill to provide in-home caregivers property tax relief passed the House in a 51-14 vote. Senate Bill 1259, sponsored by Sen. Melissa Wintrow (D-Boise), allows a person who owns a certified family home to qualify for the state’s property tax...
by chad | Mar 25, 2022 | Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus, Rep. Sally Toone, Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking
On Friday, Gov. Brad Little signed legislation to help educators in high-need and rural areas with various educational costs. Senate Bill 1290, sponsored by Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking (D-Boise) and Rep. Sally Toone (D-Gooding), establishes a rural educator incentive...
by chad | Mar 23, 2022 | Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus, Sen. Melissa Wintrow
Legislation to remove racially restrictive language from property covenants and deeds was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Brad Little. Senate Bill 1240, sponsored by Sen. Melissa Wintrow (D-Boise), unanimously passed both the House and Senate. It allows homeowners...
by chad | Mar 16, 2022 | Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus, Rep. Ned Burns, Rep. Sally Toone, Sen. Michelle Stennett
On Wednesday, House Republicans killed a concurrent resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area in a 22-45 vote. House Concurrent Resolution 51 celebrated the federal act that officially preserved the 760,000-acre land in 1972. An...
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