Voices

Now more than ever, we need to put aside political games and focus on the best interest of Idaho families.

Idahoans are resilient and we have top-notch state and local leaders dedicated to ensuring that we come out of this stronger and better able to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Give credit to Gov. Little and the Legislature for their conservative approach to budgeting and preparing for an economic downturn.

This is an unsettling and unpredictable time for all. This health crisis is unprecedented in our lifetimes, and it seems to change by the hour.

Let’s make sure future generations use it as a model for calm and compassion in a time of uncertainty.

The pilot involves screening next year’s kindergartners when they register for school this spring to assess the child’s age-appropriate, early-learning skill level.

Finally, some good news for Idaho public school kids and their parents.

I ask the Legislature to join me in supporting our LGBTQ citizens and to focus our legislation back on concern and compassion for our communities.

Our current situation is discouraging — but there’s good news: As Idaho voters, we’ve been given the power to act.