Concurrent Resolution to Combat Childhood Trauma Passes Both Chambers

by chad | Feb 19, 2022 | Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus, Rep. Brooke Green, Sen. David Nelson

On Friday, the Senate adopted a concurrent resolution aimed at combating childhood trauma. House Concurrent 29, sponsored by Rep. Brooke Green (D-Boise) and Sen. David Nelson (D-Moscow), passed the full House earlier this month, and encourages state officers,...

House GOP Passes Bill to Remove Renter Protections

by chad | Feb 7, 2022 | House Democratic Caucus, Rep. Brooke Green, Rep. Colin Nash, Rep. Lauren Necochea, Rep. Steve Berch

Amid Idaho’s growing housing crisis, the House GOP passed legislation to remove renter protections in a 54-14 vote. House Bill 442 would prevent cities from setting reasonable maximum fees or deposits for residential rental properties, like application fees or pet...

Behavioral Health Council Honored for Mental Health Advocacy by NAMI Idaho

by chad | Jan 26, 2022 | Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus, Rep. Brooke Green, Sen. David Nelson

On Tuesday, the Idaho Behavioral Health Council was honored for its work to improve Idahoans’ access to mental health services. The state’s National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Idaho) presented the council — which features members from each branch of government,...

“A giant step forward for Idaho” – by Sen. David Nelson and Rep. Brooke Green

by chad | Sep 10, 2021 | Rep. Brooke Green, Sen. David Nelson

All Idahoans deserve the opportunity to enjoy the highest quality of life, and for this to happen, necessary improvements must be made to the state’s behavioral health system. Behavioral health issues impact our communities at all levels: schools, hospitals, courts,...

Lawmakers to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Penalize Targeted Picketing Outside Homes

by chad | Feb 12, 2021 | Rep. Brooke Green

Lawmakers will introduce a bipartisan bill to penalize targeted residential picketing in the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee. The legislation is drafted by Reps. Greg Chaney, R-Caldwell, and Brooke Green, D-Boise, and aims to protect one’s privacy...

“Intimidation is not Democracy — It is Mob Rule” – by Reps. Brooke Green and Greg Chaney

by chad | Feb 12, 2021 | Rep. Brooke Green

Our democracy relies on freedom of expression, including protest. It also depends on an open, productive, and civil discourse where everyone can be heard and policy is set based on a rational assessment of available options. Setting policy based on who can act most...