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...
Democrats Response to Tax Credit Voucher Scheme

Democrats Response to Tax Credit Voucher Scheme

Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus Idaho House and Senate Democrats Respond to Announcement of a Tax Credit Voucher Scheme On Friday, Idaho Senators Den Hartog and Grow and Idaho House Rep. Horman announced a proposal for a voucher tax credit bill. The proposal will skim...
Boise Pride

Boise Pride

It’s again time to celebrate Boise Pride, and I can say that I’m proud of my community! In my neighborhood, I can’t walk one block without seeing a Pride flag or a colorful yard sign declaring “Everyone is Welcome.” I love living in a city where diversity is embraced...