Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

In response to House Republicans moving forward with their disastrous budget reconciliation bill that puts Idaho families last, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Republicans Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher just showed us whose side they’re on, and it’s not Idaho families. There’s no way to cut $880 billion from Medicaid without taking healthcare away from seniors living in long-term care, children, and people with [...]

In response to reporting about the incident, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Our democracy rests on our First Amendment rights. If we can’t question leaders elected to represent us without fear of reprisal, we are not free. The town hall is a valued American tradition that embodies these principles, providing a place for constituents to ask questions and share their opinions on the issues [...]

Leaders should never forget that they work for the people who elected them. But as Donald Trump and Elon Musk pursue a reckless agenda of mass firings and devastating funding cuts, Idaho’s Republican politicians are nowhere to be found. Instead of standing up for Idaho students, farmers, and workers, they’re bowing down to dangerous authoritarian rule. And our state will suffer. Take Idaho’s research institutions. Our colleges and universities [...]

In response to Donald Trump’s mass firings and funding cuts devastating millions of Americans, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s reckless mass firings and funding cuts are costing hardworking Idahoans their jobs and putting lives in danger. Thousands of our friends, families, and neighbors serve our country every day as federal employees. They fight wildfires, care for our veterans, ensure Social Security checks [...]

Idaho Democrats are clear underdogs in the Legislature, but that doesn’t stop them from bringing forward real solutions. They are working to strengthen public schools through investments in facilities, mental health resources, and career and technical education. They’ve introduced legislation to expand coverage for advanced breast cancer screenings. They are fighting for renter protections and long-term solutions for home affordability. And they continue working to restore reproductive freedoms, protect [...]

In response to the Trump administration attempting to slash NIH funding for critical disease prevention and treatment research, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Idaho has a proud history of groundbreaking research, from nuclear advancements at Idaho National Laboratory to Micron’s innovations in memory technology. NIH funding builds on that legacy, powering lifesaving research at colleges and universities across our state, like preventing sudden unexpected [...]

In response to Senate Republicans confirming Trump’s nominee Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Project 2025 is the centerpiece of Donald Trump’s dangerous second term agenda — so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that he appointed its ‘chief architect’ Russ Vought as his Office of Management and Budget director. What is deeply disappointing and dangerous is [...]

Democracy is not guaranteed. Every generation must defend it. Today, we face the greatest threat to American democracy in modern history: Donald Trump’s second term. Just weeks in, he is illegally consolidating power, letting billionaires loot our institutions, and dismantling the pillars of democracy. The silence from Idaho’s Republican leaders is deafening. Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire benefiting from government contracts, now controls key payment systems. Your data and [...]

In response to Trump and his Project 2025 loyalists forcing Head Start locations to close down, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Donald Trump isn’t helping Idaho families; he’s hurting them. His reckless actions put Head Start preschool programs on the brink of closure, leaving Idaho parents without the child care they need to work. And how are Republican leaders like Brad Little and Mike [...]