Rep. Lauren Necochea
May 2, 2024
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May 24, 2024 1 a.m.
OPINION: Far-right GOP primary wins make supporting Democrats essential
Democracies are unhealthy without a balance of power between the parties and accountability at the ballot box. Sadly, Idaho’s ruling party is steadily moving deeper into extremism, fueled by low-turnout closed primaries that attract extreme conservative voters far outside the mainstream and millions in out-of-state spending from far-right extremists.
May 2, 2024 3:23 p.m.
OPINION: Don’t confuse more with adequate: Idaho schools remain underfunded
When we shortchange our children, we shortchange our future. Inadequate school investment means we can’t retain qualified teachers, offer specialized courses like career technical training, serve students Monday through Friday, and much more.