Just a few more days until the May 16th elections! Vote Tripling Elections are right around the corner. We know that in these library elections and school levies, turnout is incredibly low! So, outside of door knocking, phone banking, and the work we have been doing leading up to now, what can we do to increase our turnout? Vote tripling …
Continue readingBirds are singing, flowers are blooming, and it’s only snowing once every two weeks. It must be almostMay! The May Election! Just three and a half weeks left until the May 16th elections. Please remember to request your absentee ballot for the May election and the remainder of elections in 2023. Remember, you need to complete this request every calendar …
Continue readingProtect Our Libraries Party There are just three weeks until the May Library Elections! Now is a great time to get to know these candidates. Let’s get together and give them a final boost to put them across the finish line! Meet our speakers, Mary Anne Saunders in the Ada Free Library District, and Destinie Hart in the Meridian Library …
Continue readingProtect Our Libraries Party! With so much to do all the time, we need to work together as much as we can. In just two weeks, we’re doing that in the most fun way possible – we’re going to Barbarian Brewing in Garden City to socialize, relax a little, and hear from two amazing candidates for Library Board this year. …
Continue readingA lot happened this week. HB 71 and 314, SJR 101, and the Ada County Commission’s vote – let’s dig in. HB71 Unfortunately, it’s not all good news this week. HB 71 has passed, and is now awaiting the governor’s signature to become law. This bill criminalizes all kinds of care for trans youth in Idaho. It is a bill …
Continue readingHey Ada Dems, To me, this week feels like a lot of waiting. Waiting on the news from HB71 in the legislature, and many other horrible bills like it. Waiting on the news from the Ada County Commission about the fate of the Meridian Library District. While we wait, I wanted to make sure you all know about the myriad …
Continue readingMeridian Library Hearing Update On Monday, March 20th, there’s a hearing set by the Ada County Commissioners about the petition to dissolve the Meridian Library District. At this point, it’s anyone’s guess how the Ada County Commissioners are going to respond. They might decide to allow the petition, and put the dissolution of the Meridian Library District on the ballot. …
Continue readingHello Ada Dems, As always, things are moving pretty fast here in Ada County. Lots to catch up on, so here are a few highlights we’ve picked out for you this week! Meridian Library Hearing The Ada County Commissioners have set a hearing date for the petition to dissolve the Meridian Library District. The date is set for March 20th …
Continue readingHere’s your weekly update! Quick Leg Update Several Bills we’ve been watching have progressed. The Education Vouchers Bill will likely see a vote in the Senate tomorrow, Wednesday the 22nd. Please call your State Senator and tell them how you feel about their vote. Need to know your Legislator’s phone number or email? Check HERE Read More HERE The Trans …
Continue readingHello Ada County Dems! The Republicans in the Idaho Legislature weren’t feeling any love on Valentine’s. They continue to pass hateful and harmful bills. Here are a few updates. Trans Rights Tuesday morning, the House voted to criminalize medical care for transgender youth. Sponsored by Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, and the Idaho Family Policy Center, a Christian lobbying group, the legislation would make …
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