Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

Idahoans know what it means to put in an honest day’s work. From the ranchers and farm workers who bring food to our tables, the factory worker punching a clock, and caregivers looking after aging family members — Idaho was built by working people. Unfortunately, it is getting harder for most of us to get ahead. If we look to the past we can learn a lot about the present [...]

Idaho Democratic Party Executive Director Jared DeLoof released the following statement in response to the passage of the bipartisan budget agreement:“President Biden and Democrats worked across the aisle to protect our economic recovery and avoid a catastrophic default. The bipartisan budget agreement prevents the loss of tens of thousands of jobs lost in our state, protects key programs that Idaho families rely on, and safeguards medical care for veterans."Despite overwhelming [...]

We made a promise to our schools when the Idaho Legislature enacted HB1, a $330 million school funding boost last fall. No one could seriously argue against the dire urgency. On top of a $1 billion backlog in school facilities needs, schools were struggling with basic operations, and low salaries led to vacancies and disruptive turnover. At the same time, Reclaim Idaho’s pending ballot initiative to boost school funding finally [...]

Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea issued the following statement marking the start of Pride month: “On behalf of the Idaho Democratic Party, I want to wish everyone a happy Pride. This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and their many contributions to Idaho and our country. We also recognize that there is more work to be done and recommit to fighting for a fairer Idaho. “Pride began as, and [...]

Quality child care is essential. It is key to the healthy development of our youngest children. It is also a building block of our economy because parents can’t work without it. Sadly, nearly half of Idaho families lack access to the care they need and challenges are especially severe in rural areas. As the Idaho Legislature continues to kick the can down the road, our child care crisis will only [...]

Our public schools and libraries are the center of our communities. They uphold and strengthen some of the most fundamental ideals of our country. As Idahoans went to the polls this week, Democrats took action to protect these critical institutions. I was relieved to see that Idaho voters largely sided with Idaho Democrats and rejected extreme conservative activists trying to spread fear and division.Far-right ideologues have made school and library [...]

When we invest in the building blocks of a strong economy, Idahoans win. Democrats’ Investing in America Agenda — including historic legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the American Rescue Plan — is delivering results for our state. These investments are unleashing domestic manufacturing, funding infrastructure projects, and spurring record small business growth. In short, the Democrats’ economic plan is [...]

When it comes to nominating our nation’s presidents, Idahoans want and deserve a voice. Both major political parties have seen the wisdom in moving from the arduous caucus system to a presidential primary election where Democratic and Republican voters can cast a ballot for their choice. This year, a major legislative blunder took away voters’ ability to cast these votes. Now, urgent legislative action is needed to give this power [...]

As Idahoans, we value our children, as should our elected leaders. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a politician who admits otherwise, but actions are more telling than words. Three decades of disinvestment by Republican lawmakers have led to unsafe school facilities and diminished opportunities in the worst-funded schools in our nation. Idaho’s kids deserve better. A recent investigation by the Idaho Statesman and ProPublica shines a light on the dire [...]