Idaho House & Senate Democrats

Idaho’s Republican supermajority’s refusal to invest in early childhood education is making childcare harder to afford and harder to find for Idaho families.

Thank you, Idaho Dads, for all you do for your families and communities. Happy Father’s Day to the dads and father figures helping Idaho thrive. 💙

Juneteenth honors the day the last enslaved Black Americans were informed of their freedom, more than two years after emancipation had become law.

Today, we reflect on the enduring significance of that moment and recognize the contributions of Black Americans—including those who have helped shape Idaho's communities. Juneteenth is a time to celebrate resilience, honor history, and look toward the future.

Doctors are leaving Idaho because of policies that make our state a harder place to practice medicine. In turn, Idaho children are being left behind.

Medical professionals have made it clear that state policies and the overall health care environment play a major role in where they choose to live and work.

We will continue to advocate for Idaho’s doctors, nurses, and health care professionals—and for policies that help our state attract and retain the providers our families depend on. 

Republican leadership has failed Idaho’s rural hospitals. By refusing to fully support Medicaid expansion and repeatedly pushing policies that threaten Medicaid funding, they’ve made it harder for rural hospitals to stay afloat. Idaho Democrats are committed to protecting Medicaid, lowering premiums, and keeping rural hospitals open.

The Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry says Democrats now hold the strongest voting record on economic issues—with two-thirds of this year’s Prosperity Champion Award recipients being Democrats.

The Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy just confirmed that Republican tax cuts were a giveaway to the wealthy at the expense of Idaho families. Democrats called it. The data proves it.

Idaho wasn’t built by billionaires or political insiders. It was built by farmers, teachers, nurses, veterans, and working families.

The power of our state doesn’t come from the wealth of a few—it comes from the people. Every Idahoan deserves a chance to build a good life here.

While Idaho families struggle with rising housing, healthcare, and childcare costs, Idaho Republicans continue advancing legislation that drives families away instead of addressing the challenges they face.

How Federal and State Tax Cuts Shift Costs onto Idaho Families and Communities - Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy The Idaho state government relies on income taxes to fund essential public services, including quality public education, safe infrastructure, and public safety. Since 2018, however, Idaho households have received $4.5 billion in state and federal income tax cuts—an amount that exceeds current stat...