Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

Idaho is seeing what happens when lawmakers slash first and refuse to take responsibility for the consequences. Republicans are pushing sweeping cuts to essential services and public safety. These cuts put lives at risk, raise long-term costs, and shift burdens onto counties, property taxpayers, and strained local emergency systems. Look at the justice system. A 2% cut to the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole “saves” $87,100, but it [...]

Today, Dr. Becky Sundin, the 2018 Idaho Teacher of the Year and a longtime Idaho educator, announced her candidacy for Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Idaho families want public schools that work, and they want a leader who will fight for them,” said Sundin. “I’m running to be that leader, focused on results like stronger reading outcomes and making sure every student gets the support they need, including fully [...]

In response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “The State of the Union was a reminder that Donald Trump still isn’t interested in governing for people like us. Costs are too high for Idaho families. Housing is out of reach. Health care keeps getting more expensive. Trump had nearly two hours on that stage and offered nothing [...]

Tonight, as Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Americans will be reminded of the promises he’s broken since his last address to Congress. Instead of making life better for working families, Trump has focused his attention on all the wrong priorities and failed to deliver for the American people. To make matters worse, he’s sold out everyday Americans to pay for massive tax breaks for billionaires [...]

Every day brings a new headline about Idaho cutting vital services, therapies for children with disabilities, law enforcement, firefighting, and schools. Last week, Democratic legislators rolled out a package of budget solutions to limit the damage. What are Republican legislators up to? Pushing a slate of bills to harass Idahoans they don’t like and override local control. Take HB 557. In the absence of state action, many local governments [...]

Today, the Idaho Democratic Party announced that U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D–Mich.) will deliver a keynote speech at the Frank & Bethine Church Gala on Saturday, March 7 in Boise. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, previously announced as a keynote speaker, will also deliver remarks. “Senator Slotkin is proof that Democrats can win the fights that matter. In Michigan, one of the toughest battlegrounds in the country, she won a [...]

Idaho doesn’t have to choose between a balanced budget and meeting the needs of its people. We can do both. But that requires that the Legislature stops defaulting to cuts and starts making choices that strengthens our state. Idaho Democrats are offering a better path, one that keeps people working, supports kids and families, and protects the investments that drive our economy. One place to start is relief that [...]

Today, the Idaho Democratic Party announced that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will deliver keynote remarks at the Frank & Bethine Church Gala on Saturday, March 7 in Boise. “The federal government is weaponizing its power, ignoring court orders, and acting outside the Constitution. In Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz has pushed back, demanded accountability, and stood with communities after federal actions led to deadly consequences. Here in Idaho, too many [...]

Idaho’s state budget is on fire. Emergency cuts were already underway when the Legislature convened in January. You might have hoped the Republican supermajority would bring fire hoses. Instead, they’re pouring gasoline on it. Republicans are ramming through a tax conformity bill to match changes made in Washington, D.C., blowing a hole of hundreds of millions of dollars in the budget, with costs that will only grow. Democrats pushed [...]