Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

Tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether a federal law requiring hospitals to provide emergency care supersedes Idaho’s near-total abortion ban. Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement ahead of oral arguments: “An Idaho court ruled that pregnant Idahoans have a right to care during a medical emergency. Since Republican leaders appealed this decision, patients are being airlifted out of Idaho. Lives are hanging in [...]

Our branches of government are designed to provide checks and balances. When the Idaho Legislature commits overreach, cruelty, or foolishness, the governor’s veto pen is the first line of defense. Unfortunately, Governor Brad Little is not up to the task of curbing rising extremism or even stopping sloppy bills with disastrous consequences. Recent court decisions also demonstrate how much damage the legislature can exact. It all adds up to [...]

Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement on the passing of Representative Sue Chew: “Sue Chew was known for her moral clarity and huge heart for the people at risk of being left behind. She was deeply committed to inclusive representation and was a tireless door-knocker, always keeping in touch with her constituents and their needs. The Idaho Democratic Party grieves alongside the many people Rep. [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing enforcement of the GOP ban on gender-affirming care for youth: “Families should be able to access the medical care parents choose for their kids in consultation with their doctors. “Idaho’s Republican lawmakers have once again inserted themselves into the exam room to block medical care with devastating [...]

People deserve a government that works for them. The 2024 Idaho legislative session saw both triumphs and setbacks for the people of Idaho. The positive outcomes were often made possible because of Democratic support. Despite these hard-fought wins, the session was marked by setbacks for our freedoms and well-being. One notable win this year came from funding LAUNCH scholarships for in-demand careers. We know thousands of high school seniors [...]

On Wednesday, April 10, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea will travel to Moscow to host a town hall event with the Latah County Democrats. They will discuss what happened during the 2024 legislative session and the priorities and accomplishments of the Idaho Democratic Caucus. They will be joined by the Democratic candidates for Legislative District 6. WHAT: Idaho Democrats to hold a town hall event to discuss what [...]

No child deserves to go hungry. Last week, the Idaho Legislature had the opportunity to move our kids closer to food security and correct a grave mistake. In a confounding and disappointing vote, nearly every Republican senator voted down legislation that would have done just that. When the school year ends, it's the last day thousands of Idaho children can count on free and reduced lunch. That’s why Congress [...]

All Idahoans want to know their families can access health care when they need it. Yet we are living under a dangerous abortion ban that denies medical care even when health risks are present and threatens doctors with prison time. The criminalization of medical care has damaging consequences that continue to multiply while GOP lawmakers sit idly by. Idaho has lost 22% of its practicing obstetric gynecologists since the Republican [...]