Plan to join the League of Women Voters of Pocatello fourth annual virtual forum, “A 2025 Idaho Legislature Preview” on Wednesday, January 8 from 7 – 8:00 p.m MT. District 28 and District 29 legislators will discuss their expectations on the issues and bills that are expected to come up during the 2024 legislative session.
District 28 comprises all of Power County with portions of Bannock and Franklin Counties. Sen. Guthrie, Rep. Cheatum, and Rep. Garner represent this district. Sen. Ruchti, Rep. Manwaring, and Rep. Burgoyne represent District 29 which includes most of Pocatello.
Sen. Jim Guthrie (R), District 28 – McCammon, is in his 7th term. He is a rancher/business owner. Guthrie chairs the State Affairs Committee while serving on the following committees: Commerce & Human Resources and Resources & Environment.
Rep. Rick Cheatum (R), District 28 Seat A – Pocatello, is in his 2nd term. He is retired and serves on the Pocatello City Council. He serves on the following committees: Commerce & Human Resources, Local Government, and Revenue & Taxation.
Rep. Dan Garner (R), District 28 Seat B – Clifton, is in his 2nd term. He is a farmer/rancher. He serves on the following committees: Agricultural Affairs, Education, and Judiciary Rules & Administration.
Sen. James Ruchti (D), District 29 – Pocatello, is in his 2nd term after serving three terms in the House. He is an attorney and is the Assistant Minority Leader. He serves on the following committees: Commerce & Human Resources, Judiciary & Rules, and State Affairs.
Rep. Dustin Manwaring (R), District 29 Seat A– Pocatello, is in his 3rd term. He is an attorney. He serves on the following committees: Resources & Conservation, and Appropriations.
Rep. Tanya Burgoyne (R) District 29 – Pocatello House Seat B, is a wife/mother/homemaker in her 1st term. She serves on the following committees: Commerce & Human Resources, Environment, Energy & Technology, and Health & Welfare.
After brief introductions, the League moderator will ask questions that were sent to the panelists at an earlier date. Topics including education funding, voting rights, energy, healthcare rights, and criminal justice will be discussed.
This Zoom forum can be joined for free by the public at https://tinyurl.com/2dd9frjf. The forum will be aired on KISU radio station and will be available on YouTube at a later date.
The League of Women Voters is a nonprofit organization of the United States that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information about the League in Pocatello contact: lwvpocatelloid [at] gmail.com
