Category: Take Action
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THEY ASKED TO HEAR FROM YOU!
In true Legislative Fashion, there is a meeting called to hear public opinion however the public wasn’t given much notification. TOMORROW, Friday Morning Jan 27, 2017 both Health and Welfare Committees from the House and the Senate will be opening the floor for discussion for 2 hours. You have 3 minutes to present your concerns…
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How Can the Public Health Department Get Away It…
Senate Bill #1050Clarifies Section 39-4802 (2)Idaho Code that a parent has the legal right to enroll their child(ren) in Idaho schools, while maintaining their privacy, their right to medical confidentiality, and the right to opt out of providing IRIS-type vaccination information. Parents’ rights, privacy, confidentiality, and the right to shield oneself from unjust incrimination are…
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Follow the Money. How our Health Policies are Influenced
ARE YOU ALL READY FOR THESE NUMBERS??? $186,215,379 was spent by PHRMA lobbying our legislators in 2016. (Keep in mind that 2016 isn’t even over.) 1,307 lobbyist are lobbying for PHARMA 147 legislators in WA ***Here comes the math*** 9 lobbyists per legislator hammering on the bills that PHARMA will make BIG $$$ on at…
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Becoming a Citizen Advocate for Health Freedom
It’s a fact of life that every decision that affects health freedom is a political decision. Our elected lawmakers at the State Capitol determine everything from a doctor’s ability to practice and prescribe supplements, children’s ability to attend schools and daycares without forced medical intervention, the ability of small farmers grow and sell produce free…
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Who Represents YOUR FAMILY at the Capitol?
Your elected representatives are the individuals you want to take time to get to know personally as they are the ones with the power to shape the laws that directly impact your life and your livelyhood. Presently, the Idaho Legislature is composed of 35 Senators and 70 Representatives elected for two-year terms. The state is…
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How a Bill Becomes an Idaho Law
“I’m only a bill…” remember that song from school house rocks? Yep, me too! As an adult, I STILL didn’t understand how/when/where everything happened on the state level and when prompted to contact my legislator on an issue I had NO IDEA where we were in the legislative process. While you can still be effective…
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Effective Communication w State Legislators
FOUR EFFECTIVE WAYS TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS Each person has 2 State House Representatives and 1 State Senate per District.A great resource to FIND OUT WHO your legislators are and their contact information: http://openstates.org/id/legislators/ These Legislators will be in their home town (unless campaigning) until the beginning of the Legislative session in January…
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MEETING YOUR LEGISLATOR
FACE to FACE Meeting with your Legislator Each person has 2 State House Representatives and 1 State Senate per District.A great resource to FIND OUT WHO your legislators are and their contact information: http://openstates.org/id/legislators/ These Legislators will be in their home town (unless campaigning) until the beginning of the Legislative session in January and will…
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Simple Steps to Writing Your Legislator
During the legislative session, HFI will send out Action Alerts requesting you contact your representative on proposed legislation. This will often involve a quick phone call or simple email. This shouldn’t be the only time you are in contact with your legislator. Taking time to develop a relationship with your elected official off season will…
