Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun

Clark Corbin has more than a decade of experience covering Idaho government and politics. He has covered every Idaho legislative session since 2011 gavel-to-gavel. Prior to joining the Idaho Capital Sun he reported for the Idaho Falls Post Register and Idaho Education News.

Idaho may need to find $600 million to $1 billion for next year’s state budget

Idaho’s state Constitution prohibits the state from running a budget deficit.

Idaho’s projected state budget deficit increases to $58.3 million

Idaho Constitution prohibits Idaho from running a budget deficit.

Idaho projected to end fiscal year with unconstitutional $56.6M state budget deficit 

Idaho’s top budget official says state will pass a balanced budget, but more cuts may be necessary.

Idaho legislators participate in 50 States One Israel conference paid for by Israeli government

Conference occurs as U.N. commission says Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Idaho’s projected budget deficit does not include impact of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

Tax Foundation estimates cost of implementing the GOP and Trump’s mega law could be $167M

New budget, some new state laws take effect today in Idaho

Mandatory minimum fines for marijuana, higher pay for judges and sleeping in public spaces ban take effect this week.

State revenues now $141 million below Legislature’s projections 

Projected year-end budget balance shrinks from $420M to $278M, according to monthly report, with less than one month left in fiscal year.

Idaho LWV sought state’s help (and didn’t get it) to raise awareness of Parental Choice Tax Credit

Idaho State Tax Commission says it is still reviewing definitions, reporting requirements of new law after League of Women Voters requested info

Hospital CEO says Idaho Legislature not doing enough to support medical workforce

Remarks came during legislative budget committee’s interim meeting at the College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho state revenues lag nearly $100 million behind Legislature’s projections

Revenues are ahead of last year’s collections, but behind the forecast legislators used in the state budget.