H668 Ilegal and Cruel to Idahoans

H668 Ilegal and Cruel to Idahoans

While the sponsors of H668 are uncertain about the fiscal impacts on the state, I think we can be certain of one expense not documented here and that’s the cost of litigation.   H668 violates Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act which outlines federal expectations...
It’s Dangerous To Be Pregnant in Idaho

It’s Dangerous To Be Pregnant in Idaho

Let’s be clear, it is dangerous to be pregnant in Idaho! And the legislature continues to fail Idahoans with the current status of strict abortion bans that are driving doctors out of the state, collapsing community health systems, and forcing women to seek standard...
How Has Dementia/Alzheimer’s Impacted You?

How Has Dementia/Alzheimer’s Impacted You?

CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and OTHER RELATED DEMENTIAS  What is ADRD = Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias includes Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia,...
Child Protection Oversight Updates

Child Protection Oversight Updates

The Foster Care Oversight Committee met on February 22 to review the experiences of foster parents and other issues that the child protection system faces. I have been an active member of this committee for over 8 years and have worked with numerous families and...
“Add the Words” Personal Bill

“Add the Words” Personal Bill

Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow Introduces “Add the Words” Personal Bill The well known bill called “Add the Words,” was read across the desk of the Idaho Senate today as a “personal” bill presented by Senate Democratic Leader, Melissa Wintrow, on behalf of the...
Standing up for Libraries & First Amendment

Standing up for Libraries & First Amendment

My Own Story of Indoctrination and Unlearning Last Saturday, at the BOISE LIBRARY “READ IN,” I was honored to raise my voice with hundreds of others who value our freedom to read what we want and to protect the content that is allowed in our public...