2026 Legislative Session Video Shorts
Recent News and Press Releases
Idaho Democrats Urge GOP Leaders to Mitigate COVID Crisis, Not Waste Taxpayer Money in Potential Federal Lawsuit
The Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus released the following statement Friday in response to GOP state leaders threatening a legal action against President Joe Biden for his vaccination plan: “At this historic moment, our state needs to come together to navigate the...
“A giant step forward for Idaho” – by Sen. David Nelson and Rep. Brooke Green
All Idahoans deserve the opportunity to enjoy the highest quality of life, and for this to happen, necessary improvements must be made to the state’s behavioral health system. Behavioral health issues impact our communities at all levels: schools, hospitals, courts,...
Democratic Lawmakers Applaud Idaho Supreme Court’s Decision to Block Implementation of SB 1110
On Monday, the Idaho Supreme Court announced its decision to block the implementation of Senate Bill 1110, which would have essentially destroyed Idahoans’ initiative and referendum rights. All House and Senate Democrats voted against the bill, and after its passage,...
“It’s time to address Idaho’s housing crisis” – by Sen. Ali Rabe
Idaho continues to make national news for its booming real estate market as people flock to the Gem State in droves, causing home values and rental costs to skyrocket. As a result, people who've lived here for generations are being forced to move to other states. In...
Idaho Democratic Leaders Select Commissioners for Redistricting Committee
On Tuesday, Idaho Democratic leaders announced the three individuals they plan to appoint to the 2021 Idaho Citizen Commission for Reapportionment. Senate Democratic Leader Michelle Stennett will appoint Dan Schmidt, a physician from Moscow, Idaho, where he has...
“It’s time to start a dialogue” – by Sen. Melissa Wintrow and Shiva Rajbhandari
The following is a conversation between Sen. Melissa Wintrow and Boise High student Shiva Rajbhandari on the exclusion of students in discussions about public education. Wintrow: You were in school when allegations of teachers indoctrinating students started to...
Democratic Leaders Opposed to Legislature Being Called Back
On Thursday, the Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus declared its opposition to reconvening the legislature after the three largest health care systems announced their commitment to protecting their employees and patients by adding COVID vaccinations to existing...
“Critical thinking on life-support” – by Rep. Steve Berch
When I was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives in 2018, I requested, and was assigned to the Education committee. Given the challenges facing education, such as endless school bonds and levies, a teacher attrition crisis and childhood illiteracy, I was eager...
House GOP Leaves $6 Million Early Childhood Education Grant Hanging on Calendar
The Idaho House of Representatives voted to recess without taking action on Senate Bill 1193, effectively turning away a federal preschool development grant for $6 million. Communities across Idaho have been meeting for months to design homegrown early learning...