by chad | May 3, 2021 | House Democratic Caucus
In the House Ways and Means Committee Monday, GOP lawmakers introduced a grossly irresponsible property tax bill, providing residents with minimal relief and potentially harming those most in need. If the homeowner’s exemption had not been capped at $100,000 by...
by chad | May 3, 2021 | Senate Democratic Caucus
This week, the Senate will likely vote on House Bill 380, legislation that slashes income tax rates with the benefits flowing overwhelmingly to those at the top of the income spectrum. Sen. Ali Rabe, who argued against it in the Senate Local Government and Taxation...
by chad | Apr 30, 2021 | Idaho Joint Democratic Caucus
The Joint Democratic Caucus urges the immediate release of the federal COVID relief funds for child care businesses by the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee. Idaho’s child care professionals keep our economy running, helping parents and caregivers enter and...
by chad | Apr 29, 2021 | House Democratic Caucus
The House Democratic Caucus issued this statement following the resignation of Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger: “We are in awe of Jane Doe’s bravery in coming forward and testifying before the House Ethics Committee. We also applaud the other women who spoke during the...
by chad | Apr 29, 2021 | Senate Democratic Caucus
The Senate passed House Bill 377 in a 27-8 vote Monday in hopes of pacifying far-right lawmakers, who have held both the public and higher education budgets hostage due to unfounded concerns over curricula in Idaho schools. The legislation, which passed out of the...
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