Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

As Idahoans, we are proud to pay our fair share to keep our communities strong. But for too long, the Republican supermajority has pushed an upside-down tax code that takes advantage of working families while heaping increasing benefits on the richest few. GOP policies ask more of regular Idahoans while deeply cutting revenue, making it harder to deliver the quality public schools, emergency response, and safe roads we rely [...]

In response to Republicans on the House Revenue and Taxation Committee voting along party lines to advance House Bill 40, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Today, House Republicans pushed forward yet another reckless tax giveaway that overwhelmingly benefits the wealthiest Idahoans while leaving working families behind. House Bill 40 gives the top 1% an average tax cut of $5,358, while middle-class Idahoans will see [...]

In response to Donald Trump ordering the freeze of virtually all federal funding, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement:  "Donald Trump’s illegal funding freeze is an attack on Idahoans and a dangerous assault on the Constitution. It flagrantly disregards the separation of powers, stripping Congress of its authority over federal spending. The order jeopardizes vital services that thousands of Idahoans depend on every day, including prenatal health [...]

Key Point: “President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all goods imported into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico in a sweeping shift in North American trade policy that would have significant implications for Idaho’s economy.” Idaho Statesman: Canada, Mexico are 2 of Idaho’s top 3 trading partners. What tariffs could do to Idaho By Angela Palmero Canada is the largest market for Idaho goods, [...]

In a representative democracy, The People elect leaders to represent and serve their interests. However, in a familiar pattern, recent polling shows that Idaho voters hold views and priorities light years away from the GOP supermajority’s agenda. The newly released 2025 Idaho Public Policy Survey revealed that home affordability is the top priority for Idahoans. This makes sense as families face soaring rents and home prices. A few years [...]

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Democratic Party announced today that U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell and Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta will speak at the Frank and Bethine Church Gala in Boise on Saturday, March 8. “We are thrilled to welcome Congressman Swalwell and Representative Kenyatta to Idaho,” said Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea. “Both are fearless leaders who embody the vision and resilience it takes to stand up [...]

A little more than four years after Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to stop the certification of his electoral defeat, Idaho Republican leaders evaded questions about Trump’s decision to pardon rioters involved in the violent insurrection. While some Republicans, including Rep. Michael Baumgartner, criticized pardoning those who attacked police officers, Idaho’s top leaders, including Sen. Mike Crapo, Gov. Brad Little, and [...]

In response to a new survey showing a majority of Idahoans oppose Idaho’s dangerous and extreme abortion ban, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Idaho has one of the most extreme abortion bans in the nation, and the harm is undeniable. Women across the state are being denied critical care. The largest health system reports airlifting women to out-of-state facilities under a law that fails [...]

The citizen-led initiative is a proud Idaho tradition that lets everyday people make laws directly. This process ensures that when legislators prioritize special interests or ignore the will of the people, Idahoans have a tool to set things right. Unfortunately, Republican politicians are threatening your rights once again with House Bill 2. The legislation would require citizen initiatives to pass with 60% of the vote instead of a majority. [...]