Idaho Freedom Caucus
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| Founded | March 2017 |
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Key people | Scott Herndon Director
Brian Lenney Vice Chair Tammy Nichols, Heather Scott Co-Chairs |
The Idaho Freedom Caucus is a caucus within the Idaho Legislature.
The original Idaho Freedom Caucus was founded by Rep. Mike Kingsley and Rep. Bryan Zollinger in 2017.[1] That effort stalled in 2017 when conservatives failed to find consensus on a path forward[2] but was picked up again in 2022. The Idaho Freedom Caucus hired Scott Herndon as its executive director on July 17, 2024.[3]
Issues
[edit]Prior to the 2024 legislative session, three members of the Idaho Freedom Caucus were rebuked by the Senate president pro tempore Chuck Winder for their criticisms of other legislators online.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "GOP lawmakers to launch Idaho Freedom Caucus". AP News. March 27, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Spence, William (October 5, 2017). "Lack of far-right consensus puts Idaho Freedom Caucus on hold, lawmaker says". Idaho Statesman.
- ^ "Herndon given Idaho Freedom Caucus position". 9B News. July 17, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Stevenson, Ian Max (November 15, 2023). "'Degrading and disrespectful': Boise Republican rebukes Freedom Caucus lawmakers". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved August 2, 2024.