Category: Public Education

March 6 Legislative Update

H439 Unaffiliated voters must change their voter registration status to one of the political parties by the candidate filing deadline before the primary election. This tight deadline would require affiliation before knowing who is running in that primary.Status: Passed House/awaiting hearing in Senate. H547 Would criminalize anyone who picks up a ballot for your neighbor … Continue reading March 6 Legislative Update

2022 Legislative Update

Thank you for your continued support throughout the last year and into the current legislative session. This past summer I was busy working with the Behavioral Health Council and will now direct that attention to ensuring the policy suggestions from the council are followed through at the statehouse. I am currently tracking eight bills related … Continue reading 2022 Legislative Update

End of 2021 Session

I continue to represent you in the Idaho Legislature, and this 66th session has certainly been an interesting one. The word “interesting” may not correctly encompass this session as a descriptor. Perhaps “disconnected,” “hectic,” “feverish,” or “never-ending” would be more accurate. This newsletter serves as an end-of-session update on legislative happenings this session. I work … Continue reading End of 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

ARTICLE: “House panel OKs bill to ensure polling places stay in schools”

Idaho State Journal: House panel OKs bill to ensure polling places stay in schools Excerpt: Rep. Brooke Green, D-Boise, spoke in support of the bill, expressing that she has confidence in Idaho’s law enforcement and school districts to “do what is necessary to provide security and safety for the children,” as well as confident clerks … Continue reading ARTICLE: “House panel OKs bill to ensure polling places stay in schools”

ARTICLE: “Gun Bills – One Dead, One Alive”

Bonner County Daily Bee: Gun Bills – One Dead, One Alive Excerpt: The guns-in-schools legislation, introduced Feb. 26 in House State Affairs by Rep. Chad Christensen, R-Ammon, was approved by the committee for printing after a discussion that included pushback from Boise Democrats Reps. John Gannon and Brooke Green. Rep. Green, whose husband is in … Continue reading ARTICLE: “Gun Bills – One Dead, One Alive”

ARTICLE: “Guns in schools – Opponents fill Capitol as school concealed carry bill is introduced”

Idaho State Journal: Guns in schools – Opponents fill Capitol as school concealed carry bill is introduced Excerpt: Christensen said his intention, if the bill were to pass, would be that local law enforcement would work with school districts on safety training and build relationships with teachers. Rep. Brooke Green, D-Boise, whose husband is an … Continue reading ARTICLE: “Guns in schools – Opponents fill Capitol as school concealed carry bill is introduced”

ARTICLE: “Bill to allow impact fee exemption for public charter schools goes to House”

Idaho Press: Bill to allow impact fee exemption for public charter schools goes to House Excerpt: Most representatives supported the bill, but a few were concerned about its inclusion of an emergency clause, which would allow the law to be enacted before July 1 as most laws are. Den Hartog said the emergency clause was … Continue reading ARTICLE: “Bill to allow impact fee exemption for public charter schools goes to House”