February 18, 2014
Eye on Boise has just reported that Rep Lynn Luker is withdrawing HB427 from the Amending Order and returning it to our State Affairs Committee. I suspect there will be a new bill instead of work on HB 427. Stay tuned and please stay involved. For more information go to “Eye on Boise”.
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People often say they can’t make a difference as political interests clash. But public opinion made a difference last week when a proposal (HB 427) that essentially nullifies local anti-discrimination ordinances and promotes private lawsuits was considered by my State Affairs Committee, and one to allow professionals to discriminate (HB 426) was essentially withdrawn. Thank you to the 500 hundred people who appeared in opposition.
Just as public defeat of the Luna Laws influenced our Legislature, vigorous public opposition caused enthusiastic committee members to stop and …
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As we approach our fourth week, the legislature still isn’t addressing the big issue facing Idaho: economic stagnation. One of the best moves we can make to address stagnation is to create an educated workforce, which means giving our children the skill and guidance of competent professionals, reasonable class sizes, and local control. An educated, qualified workforce gives employers a good reason to locate here and their presence gives our kids a good reason to stay here.
The Education Task Force was created to recommend the …
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