April 5, 2023

Democratic Press Conference on the 2023 Legislative Session

Democratic Press Conference on the 2023 Legislative Session IDAHO CAPITOL – House and Senate Democrats will analyze the 2023 Legislative Session including the bills that were passed, the bills that were killed and those that were vetoed. Lawmakers will discuss the two divergent paths we saw in this year’s legislature. The first is a hopeful pathway of compromise and cooperation …

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March 29, 2023

Democrats Respond to the Veto Override of House Bill 292

Democrats Respond to the Veto Override of House Bill 292 IDAHO CAPITOL – House and Senate Democrats are deeply disappointed that their Republican colleagues are unwilling to fight for meaningful property tax relief that does not have disastrous side effects. Legislators were presented with legislation that provided greater property tax cuts without jeopardizing school and infrastructure funding in the form …

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March 19, 2023

Idaho Democratic Lawmakers Comment on the Closure of Labor and Delivery Services at Bonner General Hospital

Idaho Democratic Lawmakers Comment on the Closure of Labor and Delivery Services at Bonner General Hospital   IDAHO CAPITOL – Idaho Democratic lawmakers are saddened but not surprised by the announcement that Bonner General Health has made the “emotional and difficult decision to discontinue providing Obstetrical services at Bonner General Health…” Democratic House Leader Ilana Rubel:  “This is what happens …

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March 1, 2023

Idaho Democrats Eager to Find Property Tax Solutions Benefitting Homeowners

Idaho Democrats Eager to Find Property Tax Solutions Benefitting Homeowners   IDAHO CAPITOL – Democrats on the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee support Senate Bill 1111, with some reservations. S1111 creates a discount on property tax bills for homeowners, while raising applicant income limits and easing home value restrictions for circuit breaker eligibility. The circuit breaker is a property …

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February 6, 2023

‘Idaho Launch’ Saved by House Democrats

IDAHO STATE CAPITOL – “The Idaho House Democratic Caucus is proud to have played the pivotal role in advancing Idaho Launch today. Every industry presentation we attend underscores our need for more skilled workers. We also know that preparing Idahoans for in-demand careers can help them secure good jobs with good wages. Idaho Launch is a wise investment in our …

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January 27, 2023

Abortion Bill Passes in House Revenue and Taxation

IDAHO STATE CAPITOL – The House Revenue and Taxation Committee on Thursday approved a bill that would target cities and counties that deprioritize the criminal investigation of abortions. House Bill 22 would “This bill withholds sales and use tax revenue distributions to city or county governments that take actions, such as proclamations, to refuse to enforce any felony listed in …

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January 9, 2023

Democratic Legislators Respond to the State of the State

Democratic Legislators Respond to the State of the State IDAHO STATE CAPITOL – Democratic House Leader Ilana Rubel and Democratic Senate Leader Melissa Wintrow responded to Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address today. The following are excerpts from them. Rep. Rubel “At the highest level, we Democrats were happy with what we heard today from the Governor’s proposed …

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December 8, 2022

Much beloved former Representative Hy Kloc passes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2022 BOISE – It is with great sadness that Idaho’s Democratic caucus announces the passing of widely beloved former Representative Hy Kloc. Hy was the son of Polish Holocaust survivors. In 1947, he was born in a displaced persons camp in Essen, Germany. Much of his family lost their lives in the Holocaust. In 1950, …

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November 30, 2022

Idaho House and Senate Members Select Their Leadership

IDAHO STATE CAPITOL — Idaho’s Democratic lawmakers selected their leadership on Tuesday, November 29. House members elected Rep. Ilana Rubel (Boise) as House Minority Leader, a position she has held since 2019. Rep. Lauren Necochea (Boise) will remain Assistant Minority Leader, a position she has held since 2020. Rep. Ned Burns (Bellevue) was elected Minority Caucus Chair for the first …

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September 19, 2022

Hundreds of Friends, Family and Colleagues Gathered to Celebrate the Life of Sen. Mark Nye

POCATELLO – A bipartisan ensemble of late Sen. Mark Nye’s family, friends and colleagues gathered Saturday, Sept. 17 to celebrate his remarkable life. Hundreds of admirers filled the Barbara J. Marshall Rotunda in the Stephens Performing Arts Center at Idaho State University. Attendees included: Gov. Brad Little, State Reps. Minority Leader Ilana Rubel (D-Boise), James Ruchti (D-Pocatello), Lauren Necochea (D-Boise), …

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