Should our legislators be full time? The rationale behind her sign language legislation and the review of a proposed rule that would have a significant impact on the trucking industry.

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Week 3: Rep Kelley Packer - Idaho Legislative Report

Are tax cuts good or bad? And how about legislative rules and House decorum? Are they arbitrary? Today Representative Kelley Packer explains how they really work... beyond the news soundbite.

Week 4: Rep Kelley Packer - Idaho Legislative Report

The Idaho Legislature is one of the most conservative in America, yet legislators bring 700-800 ideas for new laws every year. Why so many and how do they filter through them all.

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Week 5: Rep Kelley Packer - Idaho Legislative Report

What motivates a person to serve in the Idaho Legislature? Let me share my reasons why I'm here. 
"I'd rather negotiate than legislate." - Representative Kelley Packer

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Week 6: Rep Kelley Packer – 2017 Idaho Legislative Report

Can a person receive and accept new information without compromising their values? The nature of leadership and the unfortunate evolution of the cosmetology bill.

Week 7: Rep Kelley Packer - 2017 Idaho Legislative Report

Rep. Kelley Packer is a proud co-sponsor on the bill repealing the sales tax on groceries, with some caveats though. What is the current state of decorum and relationships in the legislature? And she takes a point of personal privilege to discuss the good in life despite its challenges.

Week 8: Rep Kelley Packer - 2017 Idaho Legislative Report

There are those that are trying to paint a picture of corruption and dysfunction in the legislature. In our conversation today, Rep Kelley Packer shares her perspective on the shenanigans in this legislative session.

Week 9: Rep Kelley Packer - 2017 Idaho Legislative Report

House and Senate leadership are committed to bring the legislature to a close by the end of the week. However, there are still several critical issues to be addressed. Representative Kelley Packer discusses the pathway to adjournment, conservatism and legislative integrity.

Week 10: Rep Kelley Packer - 2017 Idaho Legislative Report

Frustrations, disruptions and personal agendas! This was supposed to be the wrap up report but the band marches on. Representative Kelley Packer talks with us about the political infighting and this last push through to the finish line.

Week 11: Rep Kelley Packer - 2017 Idaho Legislative Report

The Legislature has finished! What did they accomplish? What did they screw up? And what does the public think of them? Representative Kelley Packer joins us with her thoughts on the 2017 Idaho Legislative Wrap-up Report.