BOISE, Idaho, March 15 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 14, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * A Message from the Chair: Reckless Republican Revenue Cuts Hurt Everyday Idahoans State revenue funds the building blocks of a strong economy and protects our quality of life. Public schools and career training prepare the next generation. The Idaho State Police, firefighters, and emergency responders keep us safe. Medicaid ensures kids, Idahoans with disabili  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, March 11 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Geosciences Professor Honored by Society for Sedimentary Geology Recently, Kurt Sundell, assistant professor of geosciences, was named the 2025 winner of the James Lee Wilson Award by the Society for Sedimentary Geology. The accolade recognizes "excellence in sedimentary geology by a young scientist" and geologists "who have achieved a significant record of research accomplishments in sedimentary geology, in  more

BOISE, Idaho, March 14 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on March 13, 2025: * * * Idahoans to receive even more grocery tax relief with Governor's signature of House Bill 231 Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little and House and Senate leaders commented today on the Governor's signing of House Bill 231, which increases the grocery tax credit for Idaho families to $155 per year. "After four years of disastrous economic policies under the Biden administration, the cos  more

BOISE, Idaho, March 14 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * JFAC advances Gov. Little's KEEPING PROMISES plan for ongoing water funding Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little commented on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee's (JFAC) action today in advancing the recommendation from his KEEPING PROMISES plan to add $30 million in ongoing funding for critical water infrastructure projects. "Idaho farmers worked hard last year to arrive at a new water deal   more

BOISE, Idaho, March 13 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news item in a blog entry: * * * Lauren Necochea Reelected as Idaho Democratic Party Chair, Pledges to Build on Historic Progress On Saturday, March 8, State Central Committee members overwhelmingly reelected Lauren Necochea as Chair of the Idaho Democratic Party (IDP) on the first ballot, reaffirming her leadership at a pivotal moment for Idaho politics. Under Necochea's tenure, the Idaho Democratic Party (IDP) has ac  more