2012 Session Summary   As promised, here is a summary of the events of the 2012 session.  There is an official record here, but I expect it is longer (48 pages) and more comprehensive than most people would care for.   Here are some of the high points.  I will separate them into enacted laws, missed opportunities, and

Week Twelve–the last one April 7, 2012 I had been home for a few days after the close of the session, and went back to Boise for a few meetings (Medicaid, elections, Idaho broadband and the Idaho Clinical Quality Conference).  The Statehouse is very quiet, especially the third floor, the House and Senate chambers and

The Good Budget: One could be cynical and figure that last year with no election at stake the Republicans lowballed the budget so that in an election year there was someleft over money to give out lollipops. I can’t say that this was purposeful but I can say that there was some extra money this year and

Idaho House of Representatives Representative Shirley Ringo End of 2012 Legislative Session   Significant budgetary actions during this session include:   There was a 4.6% general fund increase in the appropriation for public schools.  With other funds included, such as federal funding, the increase in K-12 public school funding was .4%. Last year, as part

  April 1, 2012 Moscow, Idaho Newsletter from Senator Dan Schmidt     Although a republican government is slow to move, yet when once in motion, its momentum becomes irresistible.   Thomas Jefferson, letter to Francis C. Gray, 1815         AT A GLANCE     ATVs and Idaho   Follow the Money

Quick Links Donna’s Website Idaho Legislature Idaho Democrats Past Updates Week One – Jan 12 Week Two – Jan 20 Week Three – Jan 27 Week Four – Feb 3 Week Five – Feb 10 Week Six – Feb 20 Week Seven – Feb 24 Week Eight – March 2 Week Nine – March 9

Wendy Jaquet 800.626.0471 wjaquet@house.idaho.gov wendyjaquet.com In this Week’s Issue: Foreclosure Mitigation Funding Ultrasound Legislation Town Meetings Bully Bill Advanced Directives Legal Defense Fund Jobs Agriculture Value Added Income Tax Credits Public School Budget Final Budget Quick Links Idaho Legislature Idaho Legislature Live Eye on Boise – Hourly Legislative Report Past Updates Week One – 1/12/2012 Week Two –

Legislative News WEEK TWELVE March 26-30, 2012 I’d like to start by stating that it has been a great honor to serve the people of District 25. Please allow me to take this opportunity to highlight some of the issues we considered during the course of the 2012 Legislative Session.   Ethics At the start

March 31, 2012 In this Issue: Public Forum April 5th End of Session Letter   LEGISLATIVE UPDATE ~ FROM TEAM 17   Team 17   Senator Elliot Werk Representative Sue Chew Representative Bill Killen   —————— Public Forum   This Thursday!!!, April 5th, 2012, 7 PM Borah High School Library —————— We need your expertise. To help with legislation

  It is an honor and a privilege to be an Idaho legislator.   Thank you to all who read this newsletter and for your kind words and support this session.  I take my job to update you seriously and I hope that you are more informed because you receive this newsletter.  Continue to stay in touch over