Monthly Archives: October 2018

Rural Health Values

Posted on October 31, 2018 by ddxdx

Some are arguing that rural Idaho hospitals need Medicaid Expansion to survive. I’m arguing we will need more than a simple yes vote on Proposition 2 on the November ballot. That’s just an important first step. For American healthcare to … Continue reading →

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Backbone

Posted on October 29, 2018 by ddxdx

I watched Brad Little and Paulette Jordan debate on a Boise TV channel. You could catch it online. It was clear to me Brad knows healthcare issues, but I’m detecting some bad symptoms in his approach. It’s a big issue, … Continue reading →

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Appointments

Posted on October 16, 2018 by ddxdx

With the recent forced resignation of a Fish and Game Commissioner, it’s worth looking at the appointment power the governor has here in Idaho. The Idaho Senate confirms many gubernatorial appointments as required by law. Some appointments and the boards … Continue reading →

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Madam Lieutenant Governor

Posted on October 11, 2018 by ddxdx

For the life of me, I can’t figure why someone would work their tail off for nine months to get a part-time umpire job that makes you live in Boise. Because, besides the rare occurrence of filling in for the … Continue reading →

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How Do We Choose?

Posted on October 4, 2018 by ddxdx

Idahoans have chosen Butch Otter to be governor for the last twelve years, despite not thinking too highly of him. A recent poll showed he had a “net approval” of +12 while the state had a “Republican partisan lean” … Continue reading →