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Janet J. Miller (Politician)
Janet J. Miller (R) served two terms in the Idaho State Legislature's House of Representatives while representing District 17's House Seat B from 2002-2006 before losing the general election to Democratic challenger Susan Chew who has since served four consecutive terms and remains the presently sitting incumbent.
{{Infobox state representative
| name = Janet J. Miller
| image =
| state_house = Idaho
| district = 17B
| term_start = 2002
| term_end = 2006
| predecessor = Ruby R. Stone
| successor = Susan Chew
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Salt Lake City, Utah
| death_date = March 23, 2007
| nationality = American
| party = Republican
| spouse = Donald B. Miller
| residence = Boise, Idaho
| alma_mater = University of Utah
| profession = Educator, Entrepreneur
| religion = Protestant
| website =
}}
Political Career
Past President of Idaho Federation of Republican WomenPopkey, Dan. “Idaho Suffers When It Loses Its Women Leaders.” Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2006, p. 02. America's News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&docref=news/11561863EB686188. Accessed 15 Aug. 2021.
Voted to raise Idaho Minimum wage in 2006 from $5.15 to $6.15 an hour to comply with Federal minimum wage.Staff writer, Tom Greene. “Bill to Raise Minimum Wage Dies in Committee Opponents Say Change Would Harm Those It Was Trying to Help.” Coeur D'Alene Press, The (ID), 2006, p. A010. America's News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&docref=news/110D0A1CE462F285. Accessed 15 Aug. 2021.
Wanted to extend Idaho Legislature terms for both the House and Senate to 4 years from 2, t failed.Gamache, Shawna. “Proposal Would Create Staggered 4-Year Terms for Idaho Legislators.” Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2006, p. 01. America's News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&docref=news/10F7E11D0674E0B8. Accessed 15 Aug. 2021.{{Idaho-politician-stub}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/2000rslt/general/tot_leg.htm sos.idaho.gov]
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