Week 9 Legislative Update

Governor Phil Batt Remembered Lying in State Former Idaho Governor Phil Batt was lying in state at the State Capitol March 9-10. On hand to celebrate his legacy were all the living past & present Governors of Idaho in addition to many other state leaders. Gov....

Week 8 Legislative Update

REST IN PEACE GOVERNOR PHIL BATTMarch 4, 1927 – March 4, 2023 It’s fitting that Governor Phil Batt passed away on Idaho Day, a day commemorating our love of Idaho. He is one of our greatest leaders. I had the honor of organizing Idaho Day last year and...
THE MOST DANGEROUS BILL OF THE SESSION

THE MOST DANGEROUS BILL OF THE SESSION

By Senators Melissa Wintrow and James Ruchti Published by Idaho State Journal Our fundamental right to the initiative and referendum process is under attack again by the Idaho Legislature. This shouldn’t surprise anybody. Since Idahoans voted in 1912 to add to the...

Week 5 Legislative Update

WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON Idaho’s fate feels tenuous. More extreme views are seeping into law. Bills that would never have gotten a hearing before, are making it out of committee. From fears of gov’t inserting vaccines in food to requiring a birth...
The Future of Voter Initiatives Under Attack

The Future of Voter Initiatives Under Attack

Making the Process Nearly Impossible… SJR101, arguably the bill to have the most profound long term impacts on Idahoan’s access to the ballot, passed out of Senate State Affairs, even after overwhelming opposition, and was sent to the 14th Order for minor...