Idaho Democrats hold press conference on potential budget solutions
Feb 12, 2026
Idaho House and Senate Democrats held a press conference at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Idaho State Capitol to present solutions aimed at preventing "harmful" budget cuts.Leaders, including Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Wint
row and House Democratic Leader Ilana Rubel, proposed using 1/3 of the state's rainy day funds, reexamining tax giveaways, and expanding support for working families through programs like the child tax credit and Idaho Child Care Program.Watch the full press conference below Idaho Democrats hold press conference on potential budget solutions ...read more read less