Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

In response to the FBI arresting a sitting judge, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: "Donald Trump is waging war on American democracy. He is willing to shred the Constitution, dismantle our institutions, and crush our freedoms to cling to power. From unleashing violent mobs to storm the Capitol to ordering the arrest of a duly elected judge, Trump has shown us exactly who he [...]

Everyone wants a stable economy and a responsible state budget. But Idaho’s Republican supermajority has sabotaged both. While GOP leaders stay silent, the facts are clear: state revenue has plummeted for three straight months. The freefall began when the Trump-Musk regime took power and started wrecking the economy. In March alone, revenues came in 20% below projections. No, Idaho is headed straight for a fiscal cliff. This crisis isn’t [...]

In response to Donald Trump using the federal government to target ActBlue, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Donald Trump is so threatened by grassroots democracy, he’s now weaponizing the government to silence it. ActBlue is how millions of Americans, including thousands right here in Idaho, support the candidates and causes they believe in. Trump isn’t going after corruption. He’s going after the competition. He’s [...]

Liberty and justice are under attack as the Trump regime’s assault on due process and unlawful deportations escalates. It’s happening in plain sight, with little to no resistance from the Republican-controlled Congress. The Fulbright Program is a proud American tradition. Since 1946, the international academic exchange program has increased mutual understanding and supported peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. More than [...]

In response to Governor Brad Little signing House Bill 345, adding restrictive work requirements and managed care to Mediclegaid, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Governor Little and every Republican legislator just ripped health coverage away from thousands of Idahoans. Voter-enacted Medicaid expansion largely covers working Idahoans, but it’s also a lifeline for those who lose jobs, have hours cut, or need to care for [...]

Our government exists to serve the people. But another legislative session ruled by the Republican supermajority showed exactly what happens when one party has unchecked power for too long: extremist policies that hurt families and kids. While Idahoans struggle to afford housing, healthcare, and childcare, Republican lawmakers gave hundreds of millions in tax breaks that overwhelmingly benefit the wealthiest 1%. And they paid for it by gutting programs that [...]

Elections belong to the people. They are an opportunity to shape the future. But our votes only matter if we can trust the people we elect. After being lied to during last year’s elections, many voters rightfully feel betrayed, and they are demanding better. Recent elections show it, with Democrats dramatically overperforming nationwide. Upon taking office, Donald Trump and shadow president Elon Musk bypassed Congress on an unlawful slash-and-burn [...]

In response to Donald Trump signing sweeping tariffs that will be paid for by American families, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Let’s be clear: these tariffs are nothing more than a tax hike on working families. Billionaires won’t feel a thing, but Idaho families will pay more at the store, the pump, and almost everywhere else. The last time Trump started a trade war, [...]

When we prepare our kids to succeed, we invest in the future of Idaho. But Republicans in the Statehouse are bringing new attacks on education every week that take opportunities away from students. We can’t let this disregard for our children continue. Republicans on Idaho’s budget committee slashed $4 million from Boise State and the University of Idaho. These cuts came even after both universities had eliminated initiatives that [...]