In Idaho Falls

About 500 people are attending a meeting about Common Core. It is encouraging to see so much interest.
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Over 214,000 Doctors Opt Out of Obamacare Exchanges | CNS News

This is a serious issue that must be addressed if we want to improve access to care. m.cnsnews.com/mrctv-blog/barbara-boland/over-21400...hangem.cnsnews.com/mrctv-blog/barbara-boland/over-21400...hangem.cnsnews.com/mrctv-blog/barbara-boland/over-21400...hangem.cnsnews.com/mrctv-blog/barbara-boland/over-21400...hangem.cnsnews.com/mrctv-blog/barbara-boland/over-21400...hangem.cnsnews.com/mrctv-blog/barbara-boland/over-21400...hange
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My first book

If you want one. Send me a note.


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Road trip in District 8

The Sawtooths


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New State Program Pays Students to Take College Classes

m.magicvalley.com/news/local/new-state-program-pay...=true
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Two direct primary care docs in treasure valley

Had a great meeting with two primary care doctors last night; Dr. Gunther and Dr. Axtell.


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Judge: IRS Obamacare Rule 'Is Arbitrary, Capricious, and Abuse of Discretion' | CNS News

m.cnsnews.com/mrctv-blog/craig-bannister/judge-irs...etion
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On a plane with dr. Bliss

Boise, here we come. Dr. Bliss is the originator of direct primary care. Lisa Thatcher is beside him.


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Carli is married, my youngest, is married. Hope she will be happy with her husband. He is a great guy.


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This is Derrick home helping dad do farm work. What a vacation.


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The Taj Majal, I hope I can sleep tonight.


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Hauling hay. Love it


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You tubes of Russ Fulcher

Here are two short videos of Russ Fulcher> > Family: >

> > Healthcare: >

> > > > >
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Check out this fat loss video - rule no 3 is mind-boggling!

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Citizens on Salmon

Good turnout. People are interested in local political races.


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Candidate forum

The first candidate forum is tonight in Salmon. A wonderful turnout of about 100 citizens.
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Idaho State Department of Education - Advanced Opportunities

www.sde.idaho.gov/site/advancedOpp

Next year Idaho juniors and seniors have funds available to pay for college classes. Check it out.
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A new grandchild

I am pleased to announce that Chelsey, my daughter, had a healthy baby boy after 3 hours of labor. Baby and mother are doing fine.
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Attorney general race

The primary season begins. Chris Troupis is running for attorney general. A wonderful man
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Dual Credit Bill

The House education committee voted unanimously to send to the floor senate bill1233 which provides funds to every student to take at least one dual credit class, AP class or professional technical certificate.
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Starting to set the public school budget in JFAC
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Dual credit

Senate bill 1233 passed the senate with a vote of 28 yes and 6 no. The bill will fund dual credit classes for each Idaho high school junior and senior.
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Allison as senator Thayn

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JFAC

Almost every single person testifying wants more money for their particular program. What is interestingly absent is any discussion on ways to increase funding. How can we provide more funding? Are these folks asking to raise taxes?
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NDAA

Jason Casilla helped get the NDAA bill printed in senate State Affairs committee. Several good questions where asked.
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JFAC

Today, citizens are presenting testimony. I am amazed how well citizens speak in public. This is hard to do.
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JFAC

Today, we start making motions on employee compensation etc.
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Idaho forests

Just heard a presentation on the forest product industry. 10,500 jobs that average $53,000.
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JFAC today

On the agenda, libraries, commission on the arts, Department of Finance and Labor.
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JFAC

Today, the judicial branch is presenting. A new computer system is requested for statewide implementation over the next 5 years. Big project.
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JFAC

Today, the Idaho Department of Corrections is presenting their budget.
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Day at the Capitol

I found out that no one is at the Capitol at 4:30 AM. Good time to work. The joys of being a dairy farmer.
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Education Week

This post is about common core assessment. Tom Luna has used Kentucky as an example of why the SBAC test should be used; however this article shows that Kentucky wants out of the PARCC test which is a sister test to SBAC. Idaho needs to reconsider also.
mobile.edweek.org/c.jsp?DISPATCHED=true&cid=25....html
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Cantor: 'Obamacare is on borrowed time' - www.politico.com

I agree, we need to create an alternative. It must include funding personal health savings accounts so people have power.
www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2014/02/canto....html
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The 1948 editorial that could be the GOP response to every Obama State of the Union Address | www.theblaze.com

www.theblaze.com/blog/2014/01/30/the-1948-editoria...dress
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Idaho rank in education

I asked the research department to find out where Idaho ranks in education according to the ACT. Idaho students rank 16. Good work students, parents and teachers.
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Thayn ‘considering’ superintendent’s run | Idaho Education News

www.idahoednews.org/the-edge-blog/the-smyser-rumor...pidly
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Position papers

I send out short position papers on a variety of subjects from Common Core to medical costs. If you want to receive them email me at stvnthn4@gmail.com I hate to give you something you do not want.
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At the Chamber luncheon

Dian Streeby


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Albertsons

Just learned that Albertson's is headquartered in Noise.
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New Children's Book

Looks like fun


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Lava hot springs

The Lava Hot Springs is a wonderful place with over 200,000 visitors. Located a few miles south of Pocatello
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Bill Status: S1233

For those interested in the status of the dual credit bill, please follow the link and read the bill.
www.legislature.idaho.gov/legislation/2014/S1233.h...3.htm
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Crowd at the Common Core

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JFAC agenda

The University of Idaho presented today. Dr. Pregitzer explained that most forest products harvested in the state come from state and private land. Only 1 percent of timber growth on federal land is harvested.
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JFAC

Today, community colleges are presenting their budget requests for next year.
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Dual Credit

28% of all high school students in Idaho take at least one dual credit class. I hope that grows to 60% within five years.
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Success! Dual Credit Classes at New Plymouth Idaho HS - YouTube

View the success of dual credit and its ability to motivate students.



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State Employee Pay

The CEC committee recommended a 2% increase in compensation for state employees. The total cost is $11 million. The increase cost of health insurance for state employees is another $12.7 million, for a grand total of $23.7 million.
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Al Schneider at the Capitol

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Luna changes course on Common Core test | Idaho Education News

www.idahoednews.org/news/luna-changes-course-on-co...-test
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IdahoReporter.com

For your information
www.idahoreporter.com/2014/senator-calls-idaho-dro...ogram
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Thayn: Find alternative to SBAC test | Idaho Education News

www.idahoednews.org/news/thayn-find-alternative-to...-test
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2nd amendment day

Another great day to Idaho State Legislature.


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Only stopped by one red light

On my trip from Emmett to Boise today, I made 42 of the 43 lights between my house and the Capitol. A new record.
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JFAC

This morning we are paying Deficiency Warrants such as fire and hazmat.
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A Revolutionary War long rifle

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The Democrat leadership had comments on Governor Otter's state of the state address. I commented on their comments for those interested in deeper workings of politics.

Idaho Senator Steven Thayn:: steventhayn.com/page.php?t=Democrat_Response

"Democrat_response"


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Snowing again

Light snow/rain in Boise
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Total Idaho state budget

The general fund is about $3 billion when federal funds and dedicated funds are included, the total state budget is $6.8 billion. For comparison, the federal government spends $11 billion per day.
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State health insurance

Just learned from Department of Administration that Obama Care taxes the state program $8 million
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Leaving the Capitol

It is quite this time of night.


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JFAC

It has begun. From the legislature


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State employee health costs

Learned today that state employee health insurance costs will go up $1,400 per employee. Therefore, there are no funds left for increased wages
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JFAC

The first committee meeting has begun.
The first question. How much revenue is there?
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Carli

My daughter came to see me.


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Common Core the first day

I am encouraged to see that many CommonCore concerns are being addressed on the first day of the legislative session.
Bills are being considered to protect data and concerns with testing.

I'll keep you posted.
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I'm enjoying my first day of session at the Idaho Capitol.

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The Idaho legislature has begun.
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The hidden costs of ObamaCare

An alternative to ObamaCare must be created in Idaho this year to deal the cost of policies. m.theweek.com/article.php?id=254564
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A+Fourth+Grade+CCSS+Aligned+Math+Problem+in+108+Steps

This needs to be discussed.

This+Arkansas+mom+explains+to+the+Arkansas+State+School+Board+how+a+math+problem+is+solved+in+Fourth+grade+CCSS+aligned+curriculum:




Excerpt:
I+have+a+Math+question+for+you+board+members,+are+you+ready? +Get+your+penci - missourieducationwatchdog.com/a-fourth-grade-ccss-...steps
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