When it comes to voting, we often pay attention to the “sexy” races at the top. We get excited every four years during a presidential election, but we often forget the importance of state races. We heap praise or blame on the Read More
Rumors out of Boise suggest that a priority on the Idaho Legislature’s 2021 agenda will be to disallow nonpartisan municipal elections. If true, candidates for city council and mayor in Idaho Falls would have to declare a party affiliation — Democrat, Republican, Read More
With the approval of the Chair, and in keeping with guidelines provided by the IDP, we have decided to cancel our Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. We are working with the IDP on alternatives in the event that our April Read More
THIS WEEK – It’s all about encouraging the Senate to do the right thing and block the House’s extremist agenda. Here’s the info for our legislators: https://www.facebook.com/notes/bonneville-democrats/contact-our-representatives/2071038702912772/ 1. Today the Senate State Affairs Committee passed two dangerous bills: HB500, which bans trans Read More
It’s the issue three-quarters of Idahoans want the Legislature to address: education. The latest Public Policy Survey from Boise State University revealed most Idahoans only give the state’s schools a passing grade. Idaho’s executive branch seems to agree. Gov. Brad Little declared 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
