Idahoans must speak up to protect Launch

A well-educated workforce is the engine that drives our economy. That’s why Democrats in the Idaho Legislature were proud to support Idaho Launch earlier this year. Now accepting applications, Launch is a monumental step forward for our state, covering 80% of the...

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Quagga mussel emergency shows value of preparedness

Idahoans need an effective public sector every day. This need becomes urgently apparent in emergencies. Regrettably, we now face a sudden, serious threat to our economy and natural resources: State testing recently revealed an invasive species in our Snake River, the...

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Looming GOP shutdown will hurt Idahoans

Good governance means compromise and working across the aisle for the common good. An essential governance responsibility in Congress is to pass the budgets that keep the nation operating and our economy churning. The financial stability of Idahoans is now at risk...

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Idaho’s U.S. Senators put self-interest over service

Idahoans deserve elected officials who do what is best for Idaho and prioritize the people theyare elected to represent. Unfortunately, the track records of our longtime Republican SenatorsJim Risch and Mike Crapo indicate a different set of priorities, as recent...

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Workers’ rights limited by Republican supermajority

This week, Idahoans celebrated Labor Day. It’s a moment to spend time with family and friends. It’s also a time to reflect on the strides labor movements have made and the work we still have to do. Idaho Democrats believe that if you work hard and do your part, you...

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The far-right’s loss is a win for kids

Idahoans value our public schools, as demonstrated by this week’s election — voters passed all but one education funding measure. I’m grateful voters stepped up to deliver crucial resources to schools where funding from the Legislature is inadequate. Still, the most...

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