Lauren Necochea

Lauren Necochea is the Chair of the Idaho Democratic Party.

Let’s Be Honest About Budget Failures

While K-12 education is exempt from this round, Superintendent Critchfield instructed schools to brace for cuts.

Trump regime steals school funding, Republican leaders silent

It’s a violation of the law. Under the Constitution, Congress controls the purse strings.

The Idaho GOP abandoned your schools, let’s show up for them May 20

These critical ballot measures expose a deeper, ongoing problem.

Who supports Idaho’s businesses and families? Check the voting records

When it comes to business interests, Idaho House and Senate Democrats outperform Republican legislators.

November’s legislative elections have high stakes

For two consecutive years, Democrats cast the deciding votes to stop voucher schemes in committee.

Out-of-State Operatives Bankroll Misleading, False Political Ads

These outside extremists are also either sloppy or okay lying.

GOP attacks on school levy process mean deep cuts for our students

Recently, Republican lawmakers eliminated two of the four election dates that school districts use to propose funding measures to voters.

Libraries limit access as GOP bill takes effect

Libraries already have locally governed complaint policies, which usually require that the complainant be a resident.

Crapo’s playing politics with popular Child Tax Credit

Despite the clear benefits, Mike Crapo, the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance committee, is holding up the legislation, even as Democrats attempt to compromise.

Don’t confuse more with adequate: Idaho schools remain underfunded

Despite the reliance on levies and bonds to bridge funding gaps, last year, Republican legislators eliminated the March election districts often use.