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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