Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

Public lands define Idaho. Whether you’re ranching in Owyhee, hunting near Salmon, or hiking with your kids in the Sawtooths, your rights are equal to anyone else's. These lands belong to all of us. Not billionaires, corporations, or political insiders. Idaho Democrats have always understood this. So do Idaho voters. A Conservation Voters for Idaho poll found that 96% of voters believe public lands should stay in public hands. [...]

On the 60th Anniversary of the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “For sixty years, Medicare and Medicaid have helped Americans live longer, healthier lives and delivered care when it mattered most. Here in Idaho, that means access to lifesaving health care for over half a million people, including seniors, people with disabilities, working families, and rural communities who [...]

Duty to country should come before loyalty to any politician. Members of Congress are elected to protect the people and uphold the Constitution. Idaho’s Republican delegation has abandoned that responsibility. Time after time, they’ve chosen to serve Donald Trump and his reckless agenda, no matter the cost to Idahoans. Earlier this year, Congress approved a bipartisan budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year. It [...]

In response to House Republicans fleeing the Capitol and beginning the August recess early to avoid the release of the Epstein files, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “While Democrats push to release the Epstein files, Republicans like Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher are running scared. It's a disgrace that Idaho’s congressmen fled the Capitol to protect Donald Trump. No Idahoan sent them to [...]

Today, Governor Brad Little appointed Annie Henderson Haws to the Idaho House of Representatives, filling the District 16, Seat B vacancy. She will serve the remainder of the term through December 2026. “Annie reflects what public service should be,” said House Democratic Leader Ilana Rubel. “She’s grounded in her community, driven by purpose, and brings real legal and policy expertise to the table. She’s a strong addition to [...]

As Idahoans endure 6 months of Donald Trump’s billionaires-first agenda, Idaho Democratic Party Spokesperson Avery Roberts released the following statement: “Trump said he’d lower prices. Instead, he pushed through a budget that will cost Idaho families $1,900, all to give billionaires a break. And every single Idaho Republican in Congress went along with it. Not one of them stood up for us. Now, nearly 73,000 Idahoans will lose [...]

When someone’s health fails or a child is born with a disability, families step up. They cancel plans, quit jobs, and do what needs to be done. But even the strongest families need help. For decades, Idaho Medicaid has been one way we show up for each other. Now, Republican lawmakers in Idaho and Congress are dismantling it. On July 15, Idaho eliminated paid family caregiving for people with [...]

In response to House Republicans voting to hide the Epstein files, Idaho Democratic Party Communications Director Avery Roberts released the following statement: “Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson had the chance to do the right thing. Instead, they chose to block the release of the Epstein files, shielding those with ties to one of the most notorious sex traffickers in modern history. No spin can justify that. Idahoans deserve [...]

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision allowing Donald Trump to move forward with efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “This ruling marks another direct attack on public schools by the Trump regime. The Department of Education was created by Congress to help students succeed and expand access to opportunity. Today’s decision strikes at the heart of [...]