Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun
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.
More pieces of legislation were prepared for Idaho’s 2025 session than in the last 30 years
New Sine Die report shows 1,378 proposed pieces of legislation prepared this year in Idaho.
Some education groups concerned with state’s schools funding
Budget committee co-chair says Idaho Legislature has prioritized funding for school facilities and tax reductions
Transparent Idaho now offers public education data
Enrollment data, employee salaries and transaction data now available on website managed by Idaho State Controller’s Office.
Idaho Legislature misses target date for adjourning 2025 legislative session
However, lawmakers made substantial progress last week.
Idaho Legislature prepares highest number of bills in last five years
Some Idaho Republicans are trying to expand a state government office by one position to handle all of the legislation.
Anthon named to top Idaho Senate leadership post
Former top Idaho Senate leader Chuck Winder leaves office following primary election defeat in May
Prop. 1 would transform Idaho elections
Ballot initiative would bring changes like open primaries and ranked-choice voting to Idaho’s primary and general elections.
Idaho House GOP opposes Prop 1 ballot initiative, may repeal or amend it if voters pass it
Proposition 1 supporters say opponents aren’t addressing concerns with closed party primary elections.
Idaho Secretary of State moves forward on primary ballot measure for Nov. 5 election
Idaho AG Raúl Labrador is attempting to block the ballot initiative from the ballot