“Don’t Fall for Name-Calling and Distortions. Democrats are Fighting for Idaho’s Future” – by Idaho House and Senate Democrats

by chad | Aug 3, 2020 | Rep. Brooke Green, Rep. Ilana Rubel, Rep. John Gannon, Rep. John McCrostie, Rep. Lauren Necochea, Rep. Sally Toone, Rep. Steve Berch, Rep. Sue Chew, Sen. David Nelson, Sen. Grant Burgoyne, Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking, Sen. Mark Nye, Sen. Michelle Stennett

Republican politicians have had supermajority control of the legislature and every statewide office for decades. Under their governance, Idaho has sunk to 51st place in education investment (and, remarkably, now they want to cut another $99 million from our education...

“Legislature’s Priorities Aren’t Serving Idahoans” – by Rep. Lauren Necochea

by chad | Apr 1, 2020 | Rep. Lauren Necochea

Idaho can have the brightest future possible when we are inclusive and ensure that everyone has opportunities to contribute to the success of their community. Unfortunately, our state is moving away from these ideals. It is a dark day when the governor signs three...

Governor Little Signs Multiple Discrimination Bills Into Law

by chad | Mar 30, 2020 | Rep. Lauren Necochea

Idaho State Capitol – On Monday, Governor Little signed HB 440, 500, and 509 into law. House bill 440 will remove discrimination protections for hiring practices in public entities. House bill 500 will require high school girls to prove their gender to participate in...

Senate State Affairs Prints Property Tax Legislation

by chad | Mar 13, 2020 | Rep. Lauren Necochea

Idaho State Capitol – On Friday, Senate State Affairs voted to print two property tax bills. The first would raise the homeowners exemption to $120,000 and restore indexing. The second would increase the Circuit Breaker property tax relief. Representative Lauren...

House Debates Property Tax Amendment

by chad | Mar 13, 2020 | Rep. Ilana Rubel, Rep. Lauren Necochea

Idaho State Capitol – On Friday, the House debated amendments to Senate Bill 1277. The original legislation made changes to the application process for the Idaho homestead exemption. However, the legislation was sent to General Orders on Friday morning. “SB 1277 was...

Bill to Ban Gender Changes on Birth Certificates Passes House Floor – Update

by chad | Feb 26, 2020 | Rep. Lauren Necochea

Idaho State Capitol – On Wednesday, a bill to ban Idahoans from changing their gender on their birth certificate passed the house floor. In 2018, a federal judge ruled that the state of Idaho must provide avenues for individuals to change their gender on their birth...