By Lauren Necochea In a representative democracy, The people elect leaders to represent and serve their interests. However, in a familiar pattern, recent polling shows that Idaho voters hold views and priorities light-years away...
By Lauren Necochea Reader Staff Idahoans deserve a government that works for them, not one that is sold to the highest bidder. When elections and legislative processes are for sale, we get governance more...
By Rep. Lauren Necochea Reader Contributor Our future depends on every child from every corner of Idaho receiving a great education. But when the Idaho Legislature convenes in January, special interest groups will launch...
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor Democracy thrives when every voice is heard and leaders gain broad support from an engaged electorate. With closed Republican primaries shutting out Independents, Idaho operates far from...
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor Idaho Democrats are underdogs fighting for underdogs. We want strong public schools in every neighborhood, not just affluent towns. We want the next generation to have career...
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor When we elect someone to public office, we entrust them with substantial power. With that power comes responsibility. Elected officials must be held to an ethical standard. Those...
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor The safety of your family is perhaps the most local and personal issue. I’ll never forget my first town hall as a state representative. In a neighborhood...
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor Children should come first. While we always strive to have supportive parents make children’s medical decisions, our state has long recognized that there are situations where older...
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor Most Idaho voters agree that we must invest in strong schools to ensure the next generation’s success. Sadly, the Republican supermajority is preventing our state from meeting this...
