Our Vision for the Session: Idaho Democrats Focused on Economy, Affordability
To build a thriving economy with great jobs, we must invest in critical building blocks, such as strong schools and roads that can bring products to market. As we begin the 2023 Legislative Session, creating the conditions for prosperous communities is top of mind for...
Article: Idaho Statehouse has bipartisan support to index maximum homeowners exemption
Article originally published on KTVB Idaho's maximum homeowner exemption changed to flat cap in 2016. If the indexed rate was still in place, the maximum exemption would increase by nearly $100,000. The Idaho State Tax Commission (ISTC) released a memo in early...
Idaho League of Women Voters: D19 Candidate Survey
What do you hope to accomplish if elected? I am running to advance the priorities of my constituents: education, good jobs, healthcare, and widespread prosperity. I am also prepared to fight against the extremism that harms our state. This year we saw legislation...
PODCAST: In Search of Civility: Infrastructure, Investments, and Ideology
OPED: This time, we got something for kids
Originally published in Idaho Education News When I worked as a policy advocate for children’s issues at the Idaho Statehouse, I had a mentor who also operated in a majority-Republican state. He used to say, “You can’t get anything for kids unless the rich get more.”...
Rep. Necochea debates Special Session Bill, September 2022
Rep. Lauren Necochea debates the Special Session Bill in September 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN3aYp8cm9Y