Dems: 2016 Legislature disappointing

Idaho Democrats held a Capitol press conference this afternoon to give their take on the just-concluded legislative session, and House Minority Leader John Rusche, D-Lewiston, said, “We hope to come back here next year to a body that has more responsive, Democratic legislators.” Told that House Speaker Scott Bedke has announced he’ll appoint a bipartisan working committee to work on a medical coverage solution for the gap population, Rusche said, “Well, good for him. We know how much results the tax working group had, right? Nothing. This issue has been studied to death with professionals who know health care policy, health care financing. The complications of not covering health care for the low-income are clear. I laid ‘em out for my district: We can expect three deaths and spend another $1.75 million over the next year”/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here .

DFO: It’s evident that North Idaho needs to replace a handful of legislators who blindly oppose worthwhile issues. Thoughts?