Important Issues for Idaho

Education

Important Issues - EducationIdaho State Senator John McGee serves the citizens of Caldwell, Greenleaf and Wilder in the Idaho State Legislature.  As the youngest member of the Senate, Senator McGee is a strong advocate for improving Idaho’s infrastructure and growing a strong economy in Idaho by focusing on opportunities to grow and diversify both small and large business development.

Senator McGee currently serves as the Majority Caucus Chairman, the number four leadership position in the Idaho Senate.  Most recently, McGee spent two terms as Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and also chaired the Treasure Valley Transportation Task Force.  During his first term, McGee successfully carried the largest transportation funding bill in Idaho history. He also sits on the powerful State Affairs and Local Government and Taxation Committees.  Senator McGee has also served on the Senate Agriculture and Health and Welfare Committees.  McGee was elected by his peers to serve on the important Legislative Council and was named the 2006 Idaho State Republican Legislator of the Year.  McGee was named a Council of State Governments Toll Fellow in 2007.

Agriculture

Important Issues - AgricultureIdaho State Senator John McGee serves the citizens of Caldwell, Greenleaf and Wilder in the Idaho State Legislature.  As the youngest member of the Senate, Senator McGee is a strong advocate for improving Idaho’s infrastructure and growing a strong economy in Idaho by focusing on opportunities to grow and diversify both small and large business development.

Senator McGee currently serves as the Majority Caucus Chairman, the number four leadership position in the Idaho Senate.  Most recently, McGee spent two terms as Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and also chaired the Treasure Valley Transportation Task Force.  During his first term, McGee successfully carried the largest transportation funding bill in Idaho history. He also sits on the powerful State Affairs and Local Government and Taxation Committees.  Senator McGee has also served on the Senate Agriculture and Health and Welfare Committees.  McGee was elected by his peers to serve on the important Legislative Council and was named the 2006 Idaho State Republican Legislator of the Year.  McGee was named a Council of State Governments Toll Fellow in 2007.

State Budget

Important Issues - State BudgetIdaho State Senator John McGee serves the citizens of Caldwell, Greenleaf and Wilder in the Idaho State Legislature.  As the youngest member of the Senate, Senator McGee is a strong advocate for improving Idaho’s infrastructure and growing a strong economy in Idaho by focusing on opportunities to grow and diversify both small and large business development.

Senator McGee currently serves as the Majority Caucus Chairman, the number four leadership position in the Idaho Senate.  Most recently, McGee spent two terms as Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and also chaired the Treasure Valley Transportation Task Force.  During his first term, McGee successfully carried the largest transportation funding bill in Idaho history. He also sits on the powerful State Affairs and Local Government and Taxation Committees.  Senator McGee has also served on the Senate Agriculture and Health and Welfare Committees.  McGee was elected by his peers to serve on the important Legislative Council and was named the 2006 Idaho State Republican Legislator of the Year.  McGee was named a Council of State Governments Toll Fellow in 2007.

Transportation

Important Issues - TransportationIdaho State Senator John McGee serves the citizens of Caldwell, Greenleaf and Wilder in the Idaho State Legislature.  As the youngest member of the Senate, Senator McGee is a strong advocate for improving Idaho’s infrastructure and growing a strong economy in Idaho by focusing on opportunities to grow and diversify both small and large business development.

Senator McGee currently serves as the Majority Caucus Chairman, the number four leadership position in the Idaho Senate.  Most recently, McGee spent two terms as Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and also chaired the Treasure Valley Transportation Task Force.  During his first term, McGee successfully carried the largest transportation funding bill in Idaho history. He also sits on the powerful State Affairs and Local Government and Taxation Committees.  Senator McGee has also served on the Senate Agriculture and Health and Welfare Committees.  McGee was elected by his peers to serve on the important Legislative Council and was named the 2006 Idaho State Republican Legislator of the Year.  McGee was named a Council of State Governments Toll Fellow in 2007.

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