Idaho has a House of Representatives. The idea is that we elect legislators to go to Boise and they will, on our behalf, write and pass laws that reflect our values. So, as we look at what our so-called representatives are up Read More
Lots of hot button issues this week. Let’s dive in:A batch of anti-LGBTQ bills are moving forward in the House. H500, Rep. Ehardt’s bill to ban transgender women from playing on women’s high school and college sports teams, advanced to the full Read More
It probably hasn’t escaped your notice, but this year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, which added women’s suffrage to the Constitution of the United States. The expansion of voting rights is always something to celebrate — too often in recent Read More
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Unfortunately, with the state Legislature in session, we’re already seeing some of our so-called representatives creating new problems while ignoring actual issues. First up? Paying for Medicaid expansion. After our Legislature provided a masterclass in Read More
Your guide to the 2020 Idaho legislative session with MaCay Frerichs and Miranda Marquit. Here’s what we need to watch out for. 1. Fiscal policy: After giving a revenue-busting tax cut to Idaho’s wealthiest, our “representatives” are wringing their hands over costs Read More
