Congressional hopeful Kaylee Peterson visits Reader office
By Reader Staff
Editor’s note: Kaylee Peterson has been campaigning as a Democrat against Republican U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher since 2022. Amid a swing through 10 counties in Idaho in …
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GOP legislators mock the Idahoans who provide your health care
By Lauren Necochea
Reader Contributor
Lawmakers are elected to serve the people of Idaho, by the people of Idaho. Any Idahoan who approaches our elected leaders with concerns should be …
Reckless Republican revenue cuts hurt everyday Idahoans
By Lauren Necochea
Reader Contributor
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. …
Idaho Democrats Fight for Families. Republicans Fight for Control
By Lauren Necochea
Reader Contributor
Idaho Democrats are clear underdogs in the Legislature, but that doesn’t stop them from bringing forward real solutions. They are working to strengthen public schools …
Trump administration causes nationwide whiplash on suspension of federal grants, loans
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Trump administration walked back a temporary pause on a swath of federal loans and grants Jan. 29, adding a coda to more than 24 …
Who is fighting for Idaho families?
By Lauren Neccochea
Reader Contributor
Every legislative session, we see whether our leaders protect freedoms, lift families and plant seeds for stronger futures. The opening week of the 2025 session …
Party pooping
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Reader has never published its own endorsements of candidates. The closest we’ve ever come to doing so was actually a dis-endorsement I wrote …
When elections can be bought, voters lose
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, …
The fight for our freedoms and our futures goes on
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 …
Matthee won’t let Idaho families down
By Emma Stanford
Reader Contributor
By failing to fund child care, state GOP leaders are failing Idaho families — and failing our economy. Healthy families are the backbone of a …
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