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...
Sep 3, 2016 | Health Care, Uncategorized
Every September, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. It was my honor to join the people from Boise’s...
Aug 21, 2016 | Civil Discourse, Uncategorized
I was honored to serve as a facilitator at the Civility Summit hosted to the Boise City Club in early August where elected officials, press, and civic leaders gathered to discuss ways to reduce negative rhetoric and embrace civility in our state. Boise City Club has...
Jun 26, 2016 | Human Rights, Uncategorized
Thank you for the honor to celebrate the strength, life, spirit, determination and unswerving CREATIVITY of our community. Celebrations are essential to our well-being and our work. They bring out the best in our creativity and provide important moments to gather and...
Feb 21, 2016 | News & Events, Uncategorized
Local Control – Are Counties and Cities mere “Creatures of the State?” There is a growing trend in the Capitol where more politicians want to strip local decision-making authority from cities and counties. We saw this last session with banning the...
