Feb 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
The so-called “Con-Con” (Constitutional Convention) hearing took place in the Idaho State Senate Affairs Committee Friday. It was passed by a 5-4 vote and is headed for a debate by the full Senate. Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 108 calls for a formal...
Feb 19, 2017 | Health Care
The Idaho Counseling Association spent a day at the Capitol last week, speaking to legislators about the importance of adequate counseling services in Idaho. A recent study showed that nearly 20% of adults in the U.S. had mental illness in the year prior. The same...
Jan 22, 2017 | Human Rights
Women’s March on Idaho, January 21, 2017 It was such an honor to address the 5,000 people who gathered in our city to add their voices to the millions around the world who made it clear, they will not go backwards quietly. Below are my remarks. I come to you to...
Jan 16, 2017 | Civil Discourse, Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ohio Sen. Frank LaRose, Maine Treasurer Terry Hayes, and Idaho Rep. Melissa Wintrow Named 2017 Co-Chairs of National Network of State Legislators COLUMBUS, OH (January 13, 2017) The National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) today announced...
Oct 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
You should have received your Idaho Voter’s Pamphlet in the mail outlining the pros and cons for HJR 5. I will be voting NO because it just isn’t necessary to amend the Idaho constitution; at the beginning of each session, the legislature already reviews...
