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For Immediate Release December 9, 2019 Contact: Rep. Megan Blanksma (208) 590-0703 Republican Caucus Brings Town Hall Series to Northern Idaho BOISE, Idaho – House Republican Leadership and members of the House GOP Caucus from northern Idaho will hold two town halls on December 17. The first will be at Moscow City Hall, and the second will be at North Idaho College. These will be the last town halls before the 2020 Legislative session begins, and the sixth and seventh in a very successful series. “It is our privilege to serve the interest of Idahoans in the Statehouse, and these town halls allow us to connect one-on-one with people so we can meet that responsibility to its fullest,” said Speaker of the House Scott Bedke, who will be at both events. The Caucus will hold the first town hall from 1-3pm on Tuesday, December 17 at Moscow City Hall (206 E. 3rd Street). They will hold the second town hall from 6:30-8:30pm on Tuesday, December 17 at the North Idaho College Student Union Building (495 N. College Drive) in the Coeur d’Alene Room. The Representatives will answer written questions, and then be available to talk to people one-on-one. They encourage their constituents and the media to attend. They also encourage early questions to be sent to [email protected]. “This is a great opportunity for people to not only have their questions answered, but to also learn more about how their Representatives are already working hard for them,” said Caucus Chair Rep. Megan Blanksma, who will also be attending. Attending Both Town Halls Speaker of the House, Scott Bedke Majority Leader, Mike Moyle Majority Caucus Chair, Megan Blanksma Assistant Majority Leader, Jason Monks Attending Coeur d’Alene Town Hall Rep. Vito Barbieri, Dalton Gardens Rep. John Green, Post Falls Rep. Ron Mendive, Coeur d’Alene Rep. Tony Wisniewski, Post Falls Rep. James S. “Jim” Addis, Coeur d’Alene Rep. Paul Amador, Coeur d’Alene Attending Moscow Town Hall Rep. Bill Goesling, Moscow Rep. Caroline Nilsson Troy, Genesee Rep. Thyra Stevenson, Nezperce Rep. Mike Kingsley, Lewiston ### .

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