Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

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 [...]

In response to reports the Trump administration is preparing an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies are coming for our schools. This is a blatant attempt to gut education and steal opportunity from our kids. In Idaho, federal resources keep rural schools open, support special education, and ensure low-income students [...]

With Donald Trump signing blanket tariffs that will ensure American families – not corporations – pay higher prices, Idaho Democratic Party Rural Caucus Chair Sally Toone released the following statement: "Donald Trump’s reckless tariff policies mean Idahoans will pay more at the grocery store, gas pump, and for everyday essentials. His billionaire backers may not care, but Idaho families will feel the pain. Working families, farmers, and ranchers across [...]

In response to reports that Elon Musk has taken control of U.S. Treasury payment systems and is shutting down the United States Agency for International Development, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “An unelected billionaire is hijacking our government. Elon Musk is gutting public institutions, seizing control of taxpayer dollars, and deciding, on his own, who gets paid. His attempt to dismantle USAID isn’t just [...]