Senator Ron Taylor

Today was the first day of session. It was good to be back in the chair. We had a wonderful presentation by the Trailwind Honor Choir followed by the State of the State address by Governor Little.

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Here We Go!!!

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Thank You!!!

Well, here’s a first!!!!

A full house for story time at the Twin Falls Library!!!

An Information packed week!!!!

Getting a good preview of proposed legislation for 2024!

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Opinion Piece

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Right to vote

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Idaho Office of Emergency Management’s Annual Preparedness and Cybersecurity Conference in Boise.
This conference is an education, outreach, and training event for local and state government officials including emergency managers, County Commissioners, Tribal Council Members, and cybersecurity professionals.
We heard Idaho’s Region X coordinator discuss cybersecurity resources available to both public and private sector stakeholders and how CISA (cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency) works to defend the homeland from cyber-attacks.
Participating in an ‘escape room’ scenario designed by INL tested our group’s ability to communicate and coordinate multiple forms of information/data to access and restore critical life support systems aboard an imaginary space station.
Other topics ranged from how to defend against fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars, lessons learned from this summer’s multi-site attack on Idaho Power’s critical infrastructure, the potential impacts of climate change on Idaho’s future water resource, and the role that Idaho Emergency Managers can play in Local Housing issues.
Delving into the world of artificial intelligence was the highlight of the week. The keynote address was given by Glen Woodbury, Professor of the Practice Emeritus, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Postgraduate School. This was a riveting presentation on the evolution of AI, with a focus on the potential benefits and risks associated with this fast-evolving and often unpredictable technology.
Living in a rapidly changing world, cybersecurity threats continue to loom large, and it is crucial that we take proactive steps to protect our community's critical infrastructure. I commend our State’s Emergency Managers, their staff and the IT gurus that work hard every day to keep us safe.

Senator Ron Taylor

We are fortunate to live in Idaho where we enjoy four seasons, fresh air, and blue skies. Idahoans are independent, industrious, and innovative. We are built from a strong work ethic. We help our neighbors when the need is there, and we do so without being asked or asking for anything in return.
We are caring.
Idaho is a state where our values drive our decisions and our way of life.
We cherish a safe place to raise our families. We understand the value of education, and how important that is to the future success of our children. We value our democracy and our freedom to vote, our natural resources and our robust agricultural industry.
These are a few examples; there are many more.
When elected last year as your State Senator I was given the opportunity to represent Blaine, Jerome, and Lincoln counties to stand in defense of those values. I am concerned legislation will continue to be brought forth in an attempt to alter our way of life and impose differing values.
Please know that I value and support equal opportunity and rights for ALL Idahoans. I continue to support funding for our public education system as mandated by our state’s constitution. It is imperative that our children receive the best education possible. I am dedicated to protecting and preserving Idaho’s natural resources ensuring they will be there to enjoy for many generations to come. Advocating for accessible and affordable quality health care, regardless of who you are, where you live or if you can pay, continues to be a priority for me. Ensuring our vast agricultural economy continues to thrive is of utmost importance for Idaho. I will defend our right to vote and to ensure the election process is fair.

The last legislative session ended April 6th, 2023, but the work never stopped. This summer has been filled with meetings, seminars, planning sessions, and most importantly, spending time with my constituents listening to their concerns. Representing Idaho in the Pacific Northwest Region Economic Development Region and building relationships with our neighbors was one of the highlights of the summer for me. The next legislative session begins on January 8th, 2024. If you have any questions or concerns, I look forward to hearing from you. I can be reached at [email protected]
It has been a truly humbling experience and I am thankful to all of you who supported and encouraged me to seek this position.
Senator Ron Taylor

Thank you Idaho farmers and ranchers!

Such an inspirational evening listening to the leaders of Nosotros United this evening

A very good day for the future of education in Idaho. Here is Gov. Little explaining the Launch program (which started yesterday) to a group of nursing students at CSI.

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Early fall update

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Quagga infestation

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Mid-Summer Update

Some great information from Senator Rabi on workforce housing accessibility

A fascinating panel discussion on food security this morning. Garrett Lofto from Simplot, Rory McAlpine with Invest in Canada, moderated by Idaho’s executive director of grain producers Stacey Satterlee.

Clean energy transition, national security, economic development and stability, mining of critical minerals! So much good information today at PNWER.

Great start to the PNWER conference today. Looking forward to the next few days of networking and learning.

Attended a very informative presentation today on Protecting Minidoka National Historic Site. Panelists included: Ben Crouch, Jack Nelsen, Janet Matsuoka Keegan, John Arkoosh, Shauna Robinson, Dean Dimond, and Dan Sakura, moderated by Robyn Achilles. I agree that the world needs renewable energy sources, but the Lava Ridge wind project is not the answer.

I was honored today to be a part of the groundbreaking for Idaho’s first Readiness Center in 35 years. I am so thankful for and proud of our National Guard.

500 carnations and half a box of dog treats. A very successful 4th of July parade!!!!

Happy Birthday Idaho!!!!

A very powerful conclusion to a week long fire hose of climate information.