The 2018 Legislative session has begun. It was a great week and this year has many exciting things on the horizon. Here is the video from my Facebook Live event for the first week of the session:
The 2017 Idaho Legislative Wrap-up Report
My wrap-up report: The good, the bad and the ugly! The Legislature has finished! What did we accomplish? What did we screw up? And what does the public think of us? I talk about these questions on my 2017 Idaho Legislative Wrap-up Report.
Week 11: Frustrations, disruptions and personal agendas!
This was supposed to be the wrap up report but the band marches on. Today I talk about the political infighting and this last push through to the finish line.
Week 10: Major Issues in the Final Days!
House and Senate leadership are committed to bring the legislature to a close by the end of this week. However, there are still several critical issues to be addressed. In today’s podcast, I share my thoughts on the pathway to adjournment, conservatism and legislative integrity.
Week 9: Legislative Shenanigans
There are those that are trying to paint a picture of corruption and dysfunction in the legislature. Today, I share my perspective on the shenanigans in this legislative session.
Week 8: Rep Kelley Packer – 2017 Idaho Legislative Report
I am a proud co-sponsor on the bill repealing the sales tax on groceries, with some caveats though. What is the current state of decorum and relationships in the legislature? And she takes a point of personal privilege to discuss the good in life despite its challenges.
Week 7: Rep Kelley Packer – 2017 Idaho Legislative Report
Can a person receive and accept new information without compromising their values? I talk about that, the nature of leadership and the unfortunate evolution of the cosmetology bill in my podcast today.
Week 6: Rep Kelley Packer – 2017 Idaho Legislative Report
What motivates a person to serve in the Idaho Legislature? Let me share my reasons why I’m here. “I’d rather negotiate than legislate.” – Representative Kelley Packer
Week 5: Rep Kelley Packer – 2017 Idaho Legislative Report
The Idaho Legislature is one of the most conservative in America, yet legislators bring 700-800 ideas for new laws every year. Why are there so many and how do we filter through them all.
Week 4: Rep Kelley Packer – 2017 Idaho Legislative Report
Are tax cuts good or bad? And how about legislative rules and House decorum? Are they arbitrary? Let me explain how they really work… beyond the news soundbite.