by chad | Mar 3, 2020 | Sen. Grant Burgoyne, Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking
Idaho State Capitol – The Senate Education committee voted to send Senator Grant Burgoyne’s/(D-Boise) Idaho Promise legislation to the 14th order for possible amendment. Idaho’s approach to increasing the percentage of residents prepared to enter the skilled workforce...
by chad | Feb 24, 2020 | Sen. David Nelson, Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking
Idaho State Capitol – On Monday, a bill to ban distracted driving passed the Senate floor with a vote. This legislation would prevent drivers from using their cell phones, computers or any other electronics while driving. Under this bill, a distracted driving...
by chad | Feb 10, 2020 | Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking
Early childhood education is the key to giving Idaho’s youth a running start in school. If we want to have an educated workforce and a successful economy in the future, we have to start by investing in early childhood education. Luckily, Idaho just made a step in the...
by chad | Feb 3, 2020 | Rep. Sally Toone, Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking, Sen. Mark Nye
As members of JFAC (Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee), we set all budgets and approve all appropriations for the State. We were delighted when Governor Little made education his top priority in his State of the State address. However, we became concerned...
by chad | Jan 30, 2020 | Rep. Sally Toone, Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking
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...
by chad | Oct 30, 2019 | Rep. Sally Toone, Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking
The average teacher graduating with their bachelor’s degree is taking on over $26,000 in student loan debt. If a teacher decides that they want to go on to pursue a master’s degree, there is significantly more debt. With those levels of student debt, a brand-new Idaho...
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