News and Updates
Summer Update
"Only in America can someone start with nothing and achieve the American Dream. That's the greatness of this country." - Rafael Cruz Friends, lots of things have been going on since the close of the session. [...]
Session in Review
I have just completed the 2019 session representing you, my neighbors in District 7, in the Idaho State Senate. I have served you on the Education Committee, the Transportation Committee (vice chairman), and the Joint [...]
Week 13, We Are Still Here
That may be a bit dramatic and tongue-in-cheek for how legislators feel right now, but most believe this will be the last week of this legislative session. Records show that on election years legislators get [...]
Legislators are Busy Pontificating About their Personal Theories of Medicaid Expansion, Voter Initiatives, and Meanwhile…
Well, in truth, I’m not sure I heard anyone but me say that! But it does seem to be the theme around here. Legislators are busy pontificating about their personal theories of Medicaid expansion, voter [...]
What’s Keeping Us Here in Boise
This may be the last week of the Legislature for 2019...Yeah! Who knows for sure, but with any luck, the major things keeping the Legislature in Boise will be voted on – win, lose or [...]
New Offices, Anyone?
Friends, this is the stage of the legislature when crazy things happen (yes, more than normal)! Legislators are worn down, cranky, and legislation is coming in waves. The big decisions have been put off until [...]