“An Extraordinarily Unproductive Session” – by Rep. Green and Rep. Necochea

by chad | Aug 31, 2020 | Rep. Brooke Green, Rep. Lauren 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....

“Don’t Fall for Name-Calling and Distortions. Democrats are Fighting for Idaho’s Future” – by Idaho House and Senate Democrats

by chad | Aug 3, 2020 | Rep. Brooke Green, Rep. Ilana Rubel, Rep. John Gannon, Rep. John McCrostie, Rep. Lauren Necochea, Rep. Sally Toone, Rep. Steve Berch, Rep. Sue Chew, Sen. David Nelson, Sen. Grant Burgoyne, Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking, Sen. Mark Nye, Sen. Michelle Stennett

Republican politicians have had supermajority control of the legislature and every statewide office for decades. Under their governance, Idaho has sunk to 51st place in education investment (and, remarkably, now they want to cut another $99 million from our education...

Rep. Green’s Vaping Regulations Bill Signed by the Governor

by chad | Mar 27, 2020 | Rep. Brooke Green

Idaho State Capitol – On Friday, Governor Little signed into law a bill that will make electronic smoking devices less accessible to Idaho’s youth. House Bill 538 aims to create parity between traditional tobacco products and new, electronic smoking devices....

Reproductive Health Funding Restrictions Bill Heads to House Floor

by chad | Feb 28, 2020 | Rep. Brooke Green

Idaho State Capitol – On Friday, House State Affairs voted to send HB 525 to the House floor. The legislation would ban any public money from going to Idaho organizations that provide abortions. Under current law, organizations that perform abortions can receive...

Rep. Green’s Vaping Regulations Bill Heads to General Orders

by chad | Feb 19, 2020 | Rep. Brooke Green

Idaho State Capitol – On Wednesday, a bill to prevent the use of vaping products by minors was sent to General Orders for language changes by the House Health and Welfare Committee. This legislation would create parity between current, traditional tobacco...

Paid Sick Leave Legislation Sent to House Floor

by chad | Feb 17, 2020 | Rep. Brooke Green

Idaho State Capitol – On Monday, a bill sponsored by Rep. Brooke Green/(D-Boise) was sent to the amending order by the House Business committee. This legislation would protect employees from being penalized for taking earned sick leave. Employers would be required to...