Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 4:05 pm
Here are excerpts from some of the e-mail newsletters that Idaho Democratic lawmakers sent home to their constituents about Week 10 of the 2009 Idaho Legislature. If you would like to receive regular updates from your legislators - Democrat or Republican - be sure to let them know.
Rep. John Rusche (District 7) - What many have called our "going home" bill failed on the House Floor...read more
Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 2:12 pm
Democrats in the Idaho House voted today to defeat a tax increase sought by Gov. Butch Otter.
"While I agree that Idaho's highways and bridges are in need of repair and we have an investment we need to protect, I disagree with the timing for a tax increase on Idahoans," House Minority Leader John Rusche of Lewiston said after the vote. During floor debate, Rusche said, "We do...read more
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 4:45 pm
In a recent speech on education, President Obama surprised some listeners by saying that the nation needs more charter schools. It's true that, at their best, charter schools can be laboratories of educational innovation. However, many states are struggling with how to fund charter school expansion at a time of shrinking or stagnant budgets for traditional public schools. Boise School District...read more
Monday, March 16, 2009 - 4:11 pm
Here are excerpts from some of the e-mail newsletters that Idaho Democratic lawmakers sent home to their constituents about Week 9 of the 2009 Idaho Legislature. If you would like to receive regular updates from your legislators - Democrat or Republican - be sure to let them know.
Rep. John Rusche (District 7) - Governor Otter announced Wednesday that he will be using all of the American Recovery...read more
Monday, March 16, 2009 - 4:04 pm
Democratic leadership in the Idaho Legislature praised Governor Butch Otter for accepting the federal stimulus money and for involving former Democratic and Republican governors in his deliberations. At the same time, House Minority Leader John Rusche and Senate Minority Leader Kate Kelly questioned whether the governor's plan will preserve as many Idaho jobs as possible.
Speaking with reporters...read more
Monday, March 2, 2009 - 1:18 pm
Here are excerpts from some of the e-mail newsletters that Idaho Democratic lawmakers sent home to their constituents during Week 7 of the 2009 Idaho Legislature. If you would like to receive regular updates from your legislators - Democrat or Republican - be sure to let them know.
Rep. James Ruchti (District 29) - As many of you are aware, the proposal to raise taxes on beer and wine to pay...read more
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