April 20, 2021 marks the 100th day of the 66th legislative session. Typically, legislative sessions are approximately 75 days. The 100th day makes this session the third longest legislative session since the 1890s. This 100th day is nothing to celebrate. On this 100th day we still have not passed essential appropriations bills such as the … Continue reading 100th Legislative Day
Idaho Legislature Update
The legislature is back after a two-week recess. The recess occurred because of a sharp hike in positive cases in the capitol. In order to keep the public, legislators and staff safe, leadership decided to come back April 6. Though this wasn’t necessarily what I had in mind, I am ready to get my boots … Continue reading Idaho Legislature Update
HB195 Update
Well, they don’t always go the way you want them to! The past few weeks I have had the opportunity to partner on a bipartisan bill to address some of the egregious behaviors that unfolded this past year (protesting outside someone’s home). It was a privilege to work with my Republican colleague Rep. Greg Chaney … Continue reading HB195 Update
URGENT: Please support Idaho House Bill 195
I NEED YOUR HELP:Please tell legislators to SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 195 This past summer, we saw our community members being held captive in their homes because they simply did their jobs. People should not be protesting or doxing our law enforcement officers and their families! As a result, I have introduced House Bill 195 to … Continue reading URGENT: Please support Idaho House Bill 195
Intimidation is not democracy — it is mob rule
Our democracy relies on freedom of expression, including protest. It also depends on an open, productive, and civil discourse where everyone can be heard and policy is set based on a rational assessment of available options. Setting policy based on who can act most intimidating is anti-democratic and anti-American. Sadly, the past year has seen … Continue reading Intimidation is not democracy — it is mob rule
01/25/2021 – 01/29/2021 Session Update
This year, the goings-on at the Capitol are simultaneously the same as they’ve always been and at the same time very different. We feel the continuity of past years through passionate collaboration on legislation and hearing from you, the people. I recognize that the current emergency prevents many from participating in the process, please do … Continue reading 01/25/2021 – 01/29/2021 Session Update
Idaho’s Behavioral Health Council
A year ago this month, my best friend, Jessica, experienced a harrowing mental health crisis that – despite the efforts of her closest friends and family to navigate a deeply broken system – culminated in her taking her own life. The incredibly challenging system in Idaho does not make essential mental health resources easily accessible … Continue reading Idaho’s Behavioral Health Council
Welcome To The 2021 Session!
Over the past several weeks, I have nervously anticipated what this session will bring. Between the riots and acts of terrorism we have witnessed at the national level to the added challenges that COVID will bring to the Idaho legislative session, it’s clear this won’t be an ordinary session. This being said, I am excited … Continue reading Welcome To The 2021 Session!
Stronger Families, Stronger Students
As of this week, families in Idaho can apply for federal grants to assist with at-home learning. These grants are intended to help families cover the cost of materials for remote learning. If your family has spent money on the transition to online learning, you can seek reimbursements or grants to help cover the costs. … Continue reading Stronger Families, Stronger Students
Idaho Press: Idaho District 18 Candidate Survey
Q: 1. What do you hope to accomplish if elected? Brooke Green: I am committed to addressing our mounting behavioral health crisis. After losing my best friend to suicide this past year, I stand firm that our system needs an overhaul to help our communities. I continue to support improvements to Idaho’s infrastructure. This will … Continue reading Idaho Press: Idaho District 18 Candidate Survey