Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun
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.
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.