A New Generation of Leadership
Brian Cronin is a community leader, political activist, business owner and former public school teacher currently representing District 19 (encompassing Boise's North End, East End, Foothills, and downtown) in the Idaho House of Representatives. He also serves as the Minority Caucus Chairman in the House. Since entering his first term in 2009, Brian has demonstrated a commitment to Idaho's schools and children, economic growth and diversification, early childhood education, renewable energy, and conservation of our natural resources, open spaces, and wild lands. Brian serves on the Education, Environment/Energy/Technology, Business, and Ways & Means Committees. In 2010, Brian worked on legislation promoting mountain biking, financing for entrepreneurs, and renewable energy for schools. Read more about Brian's story.
The Latest News:
- Brian selected for prestigious Rodel fellowship at Aspen Institute
- Brian invited to join New DEAL Leaders, a national group of state & local pro-growth, progressive leaders
- Brian's fight for public education is profiled in front-page story "Boise Democrat Gives Voice to The Frustrated"
- Brian weighs in on Superintendent Luna's Laptop Plan
- Brian's floor debate on S1008 quoted in Idaho Statesman
- Read about Brian's opposition to the cutting of Kindergarten funding
- Read more of Brian's opinion on the Parental Rights Amendment
- Brian talks about his opinion on the Parental Rights Amendment
- Brian is elected Minority Caucus Chairman
- Brian talks about the 2011 BSU Public Policy Survey
- Read About Brian and his take on the issues at the Idaho Statesman's Voter Guide
- The Idaho AARP Voter Guide
- "Hemp is No Laughing Matter": Letter to Editor in Boise Weekly
- Brian debates 2010 education budget
- Brian blogs about his travels in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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Legislation
Bills I've sponsored/co-sponsored
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S1354: Schools Renewable Energy Bill
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H486: Mtn Biking Trails Funding
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HJM12: Campaign Finance Reform Memorial
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H245: Parents as Teachers Family Support Act
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H203: Renewable Energy Project Exemptions
Links
Brian receives his certificate from the University of Idaho upon completing the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute with several dozen legislators from around the West.




