Tag: Governor Little

Action Alert: Fetal Heartbeat Legislation (HB.366)
25Apr
Action Alert: Fetal Heartbeat Legislation (HB.366)
Have you ever considered when life begins? The Governor will soon be taking action on House Bill 366 (HB.366), a pro-life bill that takes a stance on when life begins. Some propose that a sign of life is determined by detecting a heartbeat. At this moment, life begins. Much like one indicator of death is no…

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April 25, 2021 / In Action Alert, Protect Idaho Families Coalition / Tags: Abortion, Baby, children, fetal, Governor, Governor Little, HB.366, heartbeat, House Bill 366, Life, pregnant, Pro-Life, U.S. appellate court, ultrasound, unborn child, veto / By Lindsey Zea / Comments Offon Action Alert: Fetal Heartbeat Legislation (HB.366)
Nate: Toward a Legislature Working for the People
18Feb
Nate: Toward a Legislature Working for the People
Several representatives have seen the legislative process shut down good legislation (without a vote), stall out on important work needing to be done, and ignore the calls of citizens to end the burdensome emergency and health orders. These representatives are using procedural motions to draw attention to growing frustrations from citizens, and I support their…

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February 18, 2021 / In Commentary / Tags: Commentary, Governor Little, Idaho, Idaho State Legislature, Ron Nate / By Ron Nate / Comments Offon Nate: Toward a Legislature Working for the People
Idaho: Taking Important Steps Towards Securing “The Blessing Of Liberty”.
31Mar
Idaho: Taking Important Steps Towards Securing “The Blessing Of Liberty”.
Now that Governor Brad Little has officially signed the last of the bills on his desk, the Idaho 2020 Legislative Session has officially come to a close. While it wasn’t an ideal session by any means, we are pleased with certain outcomes and legislative actions. We feel that the Idaho legislature has taken important steps…

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March 31, 2020 / In Legislative Update / Tags: 2020 Legislative Session, Birth Certificate, Boise, Family, Family Prosperity, First Freedoms, Gender, Governor Little, Idaho, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, Pro-Life, Vital Statistics / By Amanda Penrod / Comments Offon Idaho: Taking Important Steps Towards Securing “The Blessing Of Liberty”.
Coalition Applauds Governor Little’s Leadership to Promote Family Prosperity in Idaho
31Mar
Coalition Applauds Governor Little’s Leadership to Promote Family Prosperity in Idaho
The Protect Idaho Families Coalition supports the Governor’s decision to sign House Bills 500 and 509 into law. We recognize that the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act and the Idaho Vital Statistics Act are vital to the protection of every individual and family in our state. “We are excited to see Idaho is going in…

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March 31, 2020 / In In the News, Media, Protect Idaho Families Coalition / Tags: Barbara Ehardt, biological sex, Birth Certificate, Brad Little, Family Prosperity, First Freedoms, Governor Little, House Bill 500, House Bill 509, Idaho, Julianne Young, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, Protect Idaho Families, transgender, Vital Statistics / By Amanda Penrod / Comments Offon Coalition Applauds Governor Little’s Leadership to Promote Family Prosperity in Idaho
Smaller Regs, Bigger Government
08Jan
Smaller Regs, Bigger Government
The Madison Liberty Institute on Governor Little’s State Address: Last year, in his first State-of-the-State address, Idaho Governor, Brad Little, was disappointing. He tossed out one or two conservative nuggets but mostly delivered a big-government banquet that would please any progressive or socialist. It was disappointing from freedom, liberty, and constitutional perspectives, but it was…

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January 8, 2020 / In Commentary, Team Articles / Tags: Big Government, Education, Family, Governor Little, Healthcare, Idaho, Idaho Code, Regulations, Religious Freedom, Sales Tax, State of the State / By Madison Liberty Institute / Comments Offon Smaller Regs, Bigger Government
08.27.2019: Public Hearing Reminder on Education
27Aug
08.27.2019: Public Hearing Reminder on Education
TONIGHT, August 27, 2019, is the last public hearing scheduled by Idaho Department of Education this summer to address the following administrative rules: IDAPA 08.02.03 Rules Governing Thoroughness (subsections 004, 007, 008, 009, 111, 112, 116, and 150) – specifically the Idaho Content Standards (incorporated by reference, Definitions, Assessments, Accountability, Unique Student Identifier, and Basic Values IDAPA 08.02.04…

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August 27, 2019 / In BrushFires / Tags: 2019 legislative session, Administrative Rules, Bonneville County, College of Eastern Idaho, Common Core, Department of Education, Education, Educational Freedom, Governor Little, Idaho, Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Idaho Administrative Code, Idaho Code, Idaho Falls, IDAPA, Madison Liberty, Petition, Public Hearing, Rules, Standards / By Keelyn Wright / Comments Offon 08.27.2019: Public Hearing Reminder on Education
The Future of Idaho’s Education System is Depending on You.
23Aug
The Future of Idaho’s Education System is Depending on You.
It is no secret that education has the power to change a child’s life. It is partly through education that a child’s knowledge of the world around them is impacted and they decide how they want to make a difference in society for the better. With that being said, if education plays such an essential role…

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August 23, 2019 / In BrushFires / Tags: 2019 legislative session, Administrative Rules, Bonneville County, College of Eastern Idaho, Common Core, Department of Education, Education, Educational Freedom, Governor Little, Idaho, Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Idaho Administrative Code, Idaho Code, Idaho Falls, IDAPA, Madison Liberty, Petition, Public Hearing, Rules, Standards / By Amanda Penrod / Comments Offon The Future of Idaho’s Education System is Depending on You.
Public Hearings: Idaho Department of Education
08Aug
Public Hearings: Idaho Department of Education
Earlier this summer, numerous Idahoans signed petitions requesting public hearings for changes the Idaho Department of Education made regarding the following rules: IDAPA 08.02.03 Rules Governing Thoroughness (subsections 004, 007, 008, 009, 111, 112, 116, and 150) – specifically the Idaho Content Standards (incorporated by reference, Definitions, Assessments, Accountability, Unique Student Identifier, and Basic Values IDAPA…

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August 8, 2019 / In BrushFires, Policy Articles / Tags: 2019 legislative session, Ada County, Boise, Bonneville County, Charter School Commission, Coeur d’Alene, Common Core, Educational Freedom, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Governor Little, Idaho, Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Idaho Administrative Code, Idaho Department of Education, Idaho Digital Learning Academy, Idaho Falls, Idaho Forest Practices Act, IDAPA, Immunization Requirements, Matt Freeman, Nampa, Petition, Public Charter Schools, Public Hearing, Rules, Rules Governing Thoroughness, Tracie Bent, Twin Falls / By Keelyn Wright / Comments Offon Public Hearings: Idaho Department of Education
Public Hearings: Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
08Aug
Public Hearings: Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
Earlier this summer, numerous Idahoans signed petitions requesting public hearings for changes the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made regarding the following rules: Docket 16-0000-1900 for IDAPA 16.02.11 Immunizations of children attending licensed daycare facilities in Idaho, 16.02.12 Procedures and testing to be performed on newborn infants, 16.02.15 Immunization requirements for Idaho school children,…

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August 8, 2019 / In BrushFires, Policy Articles / Tags: 2019 legislative session, Ada County, Benefits, Boise, Bonneville County, Child Protection Safety, Coeur d’Alene, Comprehensive Assessments, CPS, Daycare Facilities, Governor Little, Grangeville, Idaho, Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Idaho Administrative Code, Idaho Falls, IDAPA, Immunization Requirements, Immunizations, Lewiston, Medicaid, Medicaid Basic Plan, Medical Treatment, Nampa, Newborn Infants, Petition, Public Hearing, Required Consent, Rules, School Children, Scott Pugrud, Twin Falls / By Keelyn Wright / Comments Offon Public Hearings: Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
Public Hearings: Idaho Department of Lands
08Aug
Public Hearings: Idaho Department of Lands
Earlier this summer, numerous Idahoans signed petitions requesting public hearings for changes the Idaho Department of Lands made regarding the following rules: IDAPA 20.03.01 Rules Governing Dredge and Placer Mining Operations in Idaho. The information regarding this hearing as published in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin can be found here. The purpose of this post is…

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August 8, 2019 / In BrushFires, Policy Articles / Tags: 2019 legislative session, Ada County, Boise, Bonneville County, Coeur d’Alene, Dredge and Placer Mining Operations, Governor Little, Idaho, Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Idaho Administrative Code, Idaho Department of Lands, Idaho Falls, Idaho Forest Practices Act, IDAPA, Petition, Public Hearing, Rules, Tom Schultz / By Keelyn Wright / Comments Off