Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

Democracy works best when elected leaders represent our values and prioritize the needs of our communities, not the interests of out-of-state lobbyists and dark money donors. Unfortunately, this expectation is under threat. During the May primary, outside interests spread lies to oust traditional Republicans. As Election Day draws near, they have aimed their ammunition at Democrats who want to keep public dollars in public schools. The American Federation for [...]

Pro-family policies give us the freedom to make choices for our families and the chance not just to get by, but to get ahead. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) helps working families afford the steep costs of child care, enabling them to contribute to the economy and remain in the workforce. But under the leadership of Governor Brad Little and Republican politicians, hundreds of low-income families are being [...]

Hope is powerful. It keeps us striving toward a more perfect union. It moves us to new solutions that make life better for the generations that come after us. The Democratic National Convention has been a huge injection of hope for Idaho and the country. Democrats have long seen an effective public sector crucial to our quality of life. When too many seniors fell into crushing poverty, Democratic President [...]

The safety of your family is perhaps the most local and personal issue. I’ll never forget my first town hall as a state representative. In a neighborhood outside city limits, constituents expressed concern about the lack of adequate fire response for their families. Their fire district wasn’t properly staffed. The district’s hands were tied by state law, which capped its budget using a complex formula. The cap had nothing [...]

Children should come first. While we always strive to have supportive parents make children's medical decisions, our state has long recognized that there are situations where older minors simply need to receive care. Idaho’s Republican lawmakers unanimously passed new legislation that upends this delicate balance, placing vulnerable kids at risk. Despite warnings from the healthcare community, they chose to ignore the harmful consequences. One glaring impact making headlines is [...]

In response to Idaho Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo voting against expanding the child tax credit, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Neocchea released the following statement: “Credits that lift families out of poverty have broad support because tax policy should never push working families into financial hardship. It’s extremely disappointing that Mike Crapo and Jim Risch failed hardworking Idaho families by voting against strengthening the child tax credit. [...]

Good jobs change lives. They bring dignity, security, and family-sustaining wages. Idaho LAUNCH is providing more graduates with opportunities to obtain workforce skills to fill the in-demand jobs businesses struggle to hire for. Sadly, LAUNCH scholarships are under threat. A majority of GOP lawmakers oppose them, and Republican party bosses are calling for their termination. Last month, the state announced that 9,180 Idaho seniors will receive the first round [...]

Our nation was founded on the enduring principles of freedom, personal liberty, and the opportunity to leave a better life for our children. However, the proposals within Project 2025 threaten these ideals and the future of our state. Driven by the conservative Heritage Foundation and Republican operatives, this radical plan threatens to dismantle the progress we’ve made and undermine our economy, education, healthcare, and fundamental freedoms. One of the [...]

Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement in response to the support from Idaho’s 27 delegates for Vice President Harris: “Idaho Democrats are united in our support of Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States. This November, voters face a clear choice between MAGA authoritarianism that will keep stripping away our freedoms and a future where we have a say over the decisions [...]