September 10, 2021

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

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, jails, and more. This is why the Idaho Behavioral Health Council — which features members from each branch of government, …

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March 8, 2021

“Medicaid Expansion: A Real Success Story for Idaho” – by Sen. David Nelson

Idaho’s politicians have all kinds of snappy quotes about health insurance. How it doesn’t keep you healthy, and how no one’s every died from not having it — but that’s simply not true. Research shows those with health insurance are healthier than those without because they can access regular doctor’s visits and preventative care. Helping everyone access health insurance should …

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January 26, 2021

Senate Minority Leaders Respond to Anti-drug Bill Proposed in State Affairs Committee

The Senate State Affairs Committee heard long testimony Monday on Senate Joint Resolution 101, a constitutional amendment which would forbid the state from legalizing any psychoactive drug in the future that wasn’t already legal in 2020, including any medical breakthroughs not permitted and recognized in Idaho statute. Dr. Dan Zuckerman, a veteran cancer oncologist at St. Luke’s Medical Center in …

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January 12, 2021

Idaho Democrats Present 2021 Legislative Priorities

Democratic lawmakers presented a slate of legislative priorities for the 2021 session in a news conference Monday at the Statehouse in Boise. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Michelle Stennett, D-Ketchum, and House Minority Leader Rep. Ilana Rubel, D-Boise, discussed potential legislation with members of the media during the event, and also issued a response to Gov. Brad Little’s State of the …

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January 10, 2021

“Public Health Is for Patriots Too” – by Rep. Colin Nash

A common refrain heard from the chorus of folks who view public health measures as an affront to their rights is, “What would the founders think?” While speculating about the hypothetical political opinions of people who died a quarter-millennium ago may be a questionable way to govern ourselves today, for those who believe the secrets of liberty lie somewhere in …

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January 10, 2021

“A moral budget would prioritize Idaho’s working families” – by Rep. Lauren Necochea

As the saying goes, “Don’t tell me what your values are. Show me your budget and I’ll tell you what your values are.” Our annual state budget transforms the values of our lawmakers into action: how deeply we care about children, seniors, education, health care access and much more. Our budget demonstrates whether we are creating opportunities for Idahoans to …

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December 11, 2020

Open Letter to Governor Little: Idaho Needs Your Leadership

Dear Governor Little, Idaho is at a crossroads and human lives are at stake. As Nurse Connelly said during your press conference, 3,000 people died in the U.S. from COVID-19 today alone. That is more than the number of lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attack. The people who have died are not just numbers on a spreadsheet. They had …

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August 19, 2020

Governor Announces In-Person Special Session Amid Global Pandemic

Idaho – On Wednesday, Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation with legislation that will be considered during the Idaho legislature’s special session beginning on August 24, 2020.   Out of 6 proposed topics by House and Senate Leadership, Governor Little has proposed three pieces of legislation that address the November 2020 election and civil liability during coronavirus. No other subjects will …

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