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Work left to do during the 'off season'
District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes from Boise column.
I had a dream last night …
I had a dream last night . . . maybe it was from the spicy pizza . . . but who knows where dreams come from? Anyway, I seemed to hear voices from a long way off:
Community's support of levy needed for students' success
As the May 20 election approaches, I urge all Boundary County citizens to support the BCSD maintenance and operations levy. While some may feel they shouldn’t contribute without having students in the district, our…
Seeking Idahoans' input to develop affordable housing policy
Access to affordable housing remains one of the most pressing issues affecting both employees and employers across Idaho, and it is the number one issue Idahoa…
Legislative session sees changes in education, taxes
District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes from Boise column.
Sun sets on successful legislative session
District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.
Protecting our water resources in Idaho
District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes from Boise column.
House Bill 96 is a threat to local control, community values
The Idaho Legislature is accelerating its alarming trend of consolidating power at the expense of individuals and local communities.
Unity through reason and consideration
Imagine if our legislature endorsed one state religion funded by our taxes, and only members of that faith could vote, buy land, find employment or protection under the law; and the only schools available were of t…
Bill builds foundation for women's healthcare
District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes from Boise column.
Preserving Idahoans' vehicle choice
Idahoans deserve to have access to affordable, reliable vehicles fueled by American-made energy products. However, the Environmental Protection Agency tailpip…
Constituents voice opinions on farm bill
As participants in the decisions made in Congress, Idahoans contact me regularly with valuable input about the issues our country faces. Including strong pro-…
Slow down and pay attention when driving
I have been writing this letter since November 22, 2024. A little girl named Amelia was killed in a head-on crash near Elmira that day. I could not get her out of my mind.
We must prevent a tax hike on Idaho families
At the end of this year, many key provisions of President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire, triggering an over-$4 trillion tax hike on Amer…
Why is fast food so expensive?
My wife went grocery shopping locally the other morning and called me just before noon and ask if she could pick me up something for lunch.