Governor Little, Speaker Bedke, and colleagues, It has been the most significant professional honor of my life to serve District 19 and the state of Idaho for the last seven years. As Elizabeth and I plan for our family’s future, it is clear that I need to advance my professional career (retirement will be here before I know it). Therefore, …
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Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in Idaho. When comparing rates of suicide throughout the country, Idaho is 50% higher than the nation’s average. This is a horrifying epidemic. Many institutions have started to study what can be done to reduce suicide rates among Idahoans. They found financial stress, mostly among minimum wage workers, could play a significant …
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Recently, in Idaho, our youth leaders met at the capital to bring forth the importance of climate. We saw students of all ages rally on the steps, hopeful that their voices will lead to changes that will protect our climate. Impacts of Climate Change In Idaho, the impacts are changing our seasons rapidly. Boise is the 13th fastest-warming city in the …
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