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March 8, 2020
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Legislative session gets off to a quiet start
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the Bee's weekly Notes From Boise column.
A few thoughts on HB741, taxes, consequences
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column
Personal bill process is in need of reform
District 1 legislators discuss local issues, concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column
Panel kills bill to give Idaho veto power over US decisions
The Senate State Affairs Committee voted 7-2 to kill the legislation
Idaho House kills $1.1B teacher pay bill on tie vote
The House on Tuesday rejected legislation to pay $1.1 billion to Idaho's K-12 teachers amid concerns about what is being taught in schools.
Things may appear bleak, but do not despair
Troubling political times, anger and fear that leads to unrest
Notes from Boise: What is 'good' goverment?
Sage Dixon shares his thoughts on what it takes to have a "good" government
'There is beauty in public service'
Our republican form of government ensures the opportunity for all voices to be heard through elected representation.
Elected officials walking to earn money for Idaho schools
More than 60 elected officials in Idaho are participating in the annual Steps for Schools walking challenge, a program of the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health that promotes the importance of being physically active.
Seek information from many, varied sources
The effort ought to be made to gather as much information as possible when forming our opinions, as opposed to solely relying on the first piece of information we hear. In doing this we will be preserving our government, and encouraging a return to its founding principles.
Dixon, Scott lead in campaign fundraising
Incumbent Republican lawmakers Sage Dixon and Heather Scott lead in fundraising efforts
Sage Dixon
Sage Dixon answers questions for voters for the Daily Bee's Voters' Guide.
Legislative session: From taxes to COVID-19
Last week was the end of the 2020 legislative session, and the end of the 65th term of the Idaho Legislature as a whole. In total this year, there were 775 pieces of legislation drafted, 525 of which became bills.
Legistlative branch intended to be superior
Our system of government was built upon a foundation of knowledge that identifies when power is concentrated, it will inevitably turn into despotism.