by Ysabel Bilbao | Apr 1, 2019 | Newsletters
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 initiatives, and the like. Meanwhile, the voters seem exhausted as...
by Ysabel Bilbao | Mar 25, 2019 | Newsletters
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 draw! Those issues include the “federalism” bill, HB169, Medicaid sideboards, and...
by Ysabel Bilbao | Mar 18, 2019 | Newsletters
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 now, namely Prop 2 final funding decisions, and the...