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Happenings at the Statehouse – March 3, 2021
Things have been getting much more contentious these last couple of weeks. And there's no sign of it ending any time soon. Education Yesterday House GOP members voted to reject a $6 million grant from the federal government that would have allowed communities around...
The Idaho Minority Report – February 26, 2021
Rep. Ilana Rubel provides an overview of the latest news from the Statehouse, legislation in the works from the minority party, and helpful information for constituents.
The Idaho Minority Report – February 19, 2021
Rep. Ilana Rubel provides an overview of the latest news from the Statehouse, legislation in the works from the minority party, and helpful information for constituents.
Happenings at the Statehouse – February 17, 2021
Power plays Much of the first half of session has centered around shifting power from the Governor to the Legislature, from health districts to the Legislature, from local government to the Legislature, and from voters to the Legislature. Noticing a pattern here?...
The Idaho Minority Report – February 12, 2021
Rep. Ilana Rubel provides an overview of the latest news from the Statehouse, legislation in the works from the minority party, and helpful information for constituents.
The Idaho Minority Report – February 5, 2021
Rep. Ilana Rubel provides an overview of the latest news from the Statehouse, legislation in the works from the minority party, and helpful information for constituents.
Happenings at the Statehouse – February 4, 2021
Cannabis legislation Yesterday the Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment, SJR101, that would create a permanent ban on all cannabis, including for medical purposes. Unless we were to act fast to legalize it, this amendment would also put a permanent ban on...
“A Bipartisan Plan to Help an Idaho Hero” – by Reps. Ilana Rubel and Mike Kingsley
Sgt. Jeremy Kitzhaber, a proud Idahoan, served 22 years in the Air Force with distinction. He deployed to three continents, and among the many honors he received are several Meritorious Service Medals and the National Veterans of Foreign Wars “Beyond the Call” Award....
The Idaho Minority Report – January 29, 2021
Rep. Ilana Rubel provides an overview of the latest news from the Statehouse, legislation in the works from the minority party, and helpful information for constituents.
The Idaho Minority Report — January 22, 2021
Rep. Ilana Rubel provides an overview of the latest news from the Statehouse, legislation in the works from the minority party, and helpful information for constituents.
1/14/2021 – Article: “Idaho House rejects remote participation amid virus concerns”
Article: Idaho State Journal Excerpt: "House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel, D-Boise, noted that the motion was pared down at the last minute to make it as narrow as possible, allowing remote voting only for “a member of the House who has a physical impairment that...
Idaho Democrats Present 2021 Legislative Priorities
Democratic lawmakers presented a slate of legislative priorities for the 2021 session in a news conference Monday at the Statehouse in Boise. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Michelle Stennett, D-Ketchum, and House Minority Leader Rep. Ilana Rubel, D-Boise, discussed...
“HJR 4 Just Makes Sense” – by Rep. Ilana Rubel and Rep. Scott Bedke
The ballots submitted by the Republican speaker of the house and the Democratic leader of the house will probably look very different this year, but there is one spot where they will look the same. We are both voting “yes” on House Joint Resolution 4, and we encourage...
Coronavirus Civil Liability Immunity Legislation Passes Idaho House
Idaho State Capitol – On Wednesday, the Idaho House passed House Bill 6, which would provide immunity from civil liability related to damages or injury from coronavirus, including for grossly negligent conduct. The legislation now awaits a hearing in the Senate...
Anti-Transgender Athlete Ban Enjoined by Federal Court
Idaho – A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of House Bill 500, the transgender athlete ban passed by a Republican supermajority during the 2020 session and signed into law by Governor Little. In doing so, the court found that the...