Idaho Democratic Party News and Articles

A strong economy needs stability. A balanced state budget requires honest math. Unfortunately, Republicans in power broke these basic rules. Chaotic economic policies, phony revenue projections, and negligent tax cuts have set the stage for painful hits to schools, public safety, and other essential services, all of which are already underfunded. The result is a downward spiral that will weaken our economy well into the next year. For the [...]

On the third anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Three years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court ripped away our reproductive freedoms. In Idaho, this set loose a long-running scheme by Republican politicians: one of the most extreme abortion bans in the country, with no exception to protect the health or future fertility of women, even in medical [...]

America needs a sensible, orderly immigration system that honors the contributions of immigrants and reflects our tradition of welcoming those who help build this country. What we have instead are masked agents in unmarked vehicles detaining people without warrants, including U.S. citizens and even a federal marshal. People who follow the rules and show up for immigration hearings are met with handcuffs, turning due process into a trap. Polling [...]

In response to Governor Little’s directive to prepare for spending cuts amid lagging state revenues, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Brad Little and Republicans in the statehouse are fully responsible for this budget crisis. The numbers didn’t add up. The warnings were clear. But they pushed through nearly half a billion dollars in tax handouts for the wealthy and private schools anyway. [...]

In Idaho, our family traditions start outside. We hunt, fish, and explore the wilderness that makes this state home. More than a pastime, public lands power our economy. Outdoor recreation generates 78,000 jobs and $2.3 billion in annual wages for Idaho. But our outdoor access is now under attack by Republican politicians catering to billionaires and special interests. Their desire? Buy up our public lands for cheap and keep [...]

In response to Senator Mike Lee introducing a proposal to force the sale of millions of acres of public lands across the West to pay for tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “How out of touch do you have to be to think our public lands should be sold off to pay for billionaire tax breaks? This shameless [...]

The statewide campaign will recruit local candidates, grow grassroots infrastructure, register voters, and hold thousands of conversations with Idahoans ahead of the 2026 election. Today, the Idaho Democratic Party announced the launch of All In for Idaho, a bold new strategy that marks a historic step toward ending one-party control and lays the groundwork to compete in races across the state in 2026. The initiative focuses on recruiting local [...]

It takes real strength to fight for the people you serve. But today’s Republican Party has abandoned that idea completely. From Washington to Boise, they’ve replaced courage with performance, loud declarations of “toughness” that vanish when real leadership is required. Too afraid to step out of line, they cast votes that leave Idaho worse off. Take Governor Little. He used to oppose school voucher schemes. But once out-of-state special [...]

In response to Donald Trump ending guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency reproductive health care to pregnant women, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: “Women have already died in states with abortion bans after being denied the care they needed. Now the Trump regime is doubling down, making pregnancy even more dangerous. This is the cruel reality Republican control has brought to Idaho: women denied [...]