Search Results: "Ned Burns"
District 26: Three-way contest in central Idaho is key for both major parties
…challenging incumbent Rep. Ned Burns, D-Bellevue, in the general election. On policy issues, Tate favors shrinking the government, except around abortion, which she opposes “with absolutely no exceptions.” The Legislature…
Who supports Idaho’s businesses and families? Check the voting records
…supporting Idaho’s agriculture. Democratic lawmakers, including Ned Burns, Nate Roberts, and Rick Just, received this award in 2024 for their consistent votes to protect Idaho farmers and rural communities. Notably,…
Analysis: This fall’s legislative races matter — and some matter a lot
…Sen. Ron Taylor, D-Hailey, faces former Rep. Laurie Lickley, R-Jerome. House Minority Caucus Chair Ned Burns of Bellevue faces a rematch with Jerome Republican Mike Pohanka; in 2022, just 37…
Analysis: The Mike Moyle session offers a possible preview for 2025
…“This is going to keep bubbling up,” said House Minority Caucus Chair Ned Burns, D-Bellevue, who voted against the tax credit bill in committee last month. Democrats are hoping the…
Statehouse roundup, 3.12.24: Private school tax credit bill defeated in close vote
…HB 447: House Assistant Minority Leader Lauren Necochea, D-Boise. House Minority Caucus Chair Ned Burns, D-Bellevue. Rep. Rick Cheatum, R-Pocatello. Rep. Jeff Cornilles, R-Nampa. Rep. Melissa Durrant, R-Kuna. Rep. Stephanie…
Statehouse roundup, 2.20.24: School leaders back $2 billion facilities bill but ‘temper expectations’
…state’s anti-critical race theory law and agree that their job applicants won’t have to sign “written diversity statements.” Rep. Ned Burns, D-Bellevue, asked Monks why “it was important” to include…
School choice proponent appointed to committee that’s weighing school choice bill
…Revenue and Taxation voted on HB 447 earlier this week, the bill might’ve failed to advance, according to Rep. Ned Burns, a committee member who opposes school choice schemes. “It…
Statehouse roundup, 2.8.24: State plan to fund school facilities introduced
…that authority to the governor. The State Board’s current president is Linda Clark and current director is Matt Freeman. Rep. Ned Burns, D-Bellevue, asked Moyle to justify the change that…
Statehouse roundup, 3.31.23: House passes libraries bill, as session nears conclusion
…to arouse the sexual desire of a 15-year-old,” said Rubel, D-Boise. “It might be a Sears catalog.” The debate turned tense. After Rep. Ned Burns, D-Bellevue, said the bill was…
Statehouse roundup, 3.22.23: Tuition credit bill stalls, leaving school choice debate on ice
…in Session The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee workshopped the bill, eliminating the $96,800 salary, and returned it to the House. Rep. Ned Burns, D-Boise, cast the only no vote. Five representatives…