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House GOP Again Kills Resolution Honoring Sawtooth National Recreation Area

House GOP Again Kills Resolution Honoring Sawtooth National Recreation Area

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...
“Idaho Infrastructure: Invest Now” – by Sen. Michelle Stennett

“Idaho Infrastructure: Invest Now” – by Sen. Michelle Stennett

by chad | Jan 13, 2022 | Sen. Michelle Stennett

In the upcoming session, it’s imperative we address the vast infrastructure needs facing our state, which continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. Idaho’s nearly $2 billion budget surplus and $1 billion from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (and more from the...
Senate Democrats Against Legislature’s Return, Stress Need for Change in Priorities

Senate Democrats Against Legislature’s Return, Stress Need for Change in Priorities

by chad | Nov 12, 2021 | Sen. Grant Burgoyne, Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking, Sen. Michelle Stennett, Senate Democratic Caucus

During a news conference Friday, Senate Democrats pushed back against the Idaho Legislature’s return to the Statehouse next week. Sens. Michelle Stennett, Grant Burgoyne, and Janie Ward-Engelking raised concerns about the possible legal ramifications that could stem...
Senate Democrats Against Legislature’s Return, Stress Need for Change in Priorities

Idaho Democratic Leaders Select Commissioners for Redistricting Committee

by chad | Jul 27, 2021 | Rep. Ilana Rubel, Sen. Michelle Stennett

On Tuesday, Idaho Democratic leaders announced the three individuals they plan to appoint to the 2021 Idaho Citizen Commission for Reapportionment. Senate Democratic Leader Michelle Stennett will appoint Dan Schmidt, a physician from Moscow, Idaho, where he has...
Senate Democrats Against Legislature’s Return, Stress Need for Change in Priorities

Idaho Legislature to Close for Two Weeks Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

by chad | Mar 19, 2021 | Rep. Ilana Rubel, Sen. Michelle Stennett

Due to the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases occurring in the Statehouse, the Idaho Legislature will recess until April 6. Democratic Leaders Ilana Rubel and Michelle Stennett said they wish the individuals who’ve tested positive a full and speedy recovery, and...
Senate Democrats Against Legislature’s Return, Stress Need for Change in Priorities

Senate Narrowly Kills GOP-Sponsored Bill to Cap Local Government Budgets

by chad | Mar 19, 2021 | Sen. Michelle Stennett

The Senate narrowly killed S1108 in a 17-18 vote Thursday.  The GOP-sponsored legislation sought to cap local governments’ budgets in an effort to lower property taxes for residents. However, opponents of the bill, which included all seven Democrats, said it provided...
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