The Dog Days of Summer

The Dog Days of Summer

Konie came to the Statehouse for a visit! Lots going on, even in the dog days of summer! Medicaid Managed Care Committee I serve on this committee that was created by HCR009 to examine the most effective and cost efficient ways to deliver Medicaid services. Currently...
Celebrating and Embracing Diversity with Pride

Celebrating and Embracing Diversity with Pride

For the third year in a row, Pride flags displayed along Harrison Blvd in District 19 were torn down. For the third year in a row, citizens brought out their ladders and immediately replaced them. Amidst challenging setbacks driven by fear and ignorance, Boise, known...
My Trip to the White House

My Trip to the White House

On June 14 and 15, 2023, the White House convened more than 80 state legislators from 41 states who are on the frontlines of the fight for reproductive rights. Vice President Harris joined the convening to address us, building off of her meetings with more than 250...
Idaho at a Crossroads

Idaho at a Crossroads

Our state is at a crossroads, where we face two different versions of what Idaho could be or what it is becoming – an Idaho that honors human rights and dignity and respects our individuality, or an Idaho where extremist views have captured the majority party and...
GENDER: the Battle of the Decade

GENDER: the Battle of the Decade

There have been more than 20 bills introduced this session dealing with gender, reproductive health care, sex education, and censoring content about these topics. Last session, the attacks were on “equity and inclusion” and “critical race...