Category: Economic Security

2022 Special Legislative Session: Understanding Impacts of the Tax and Education Bill

August 30, 2022
Economic Security, Education, Featured, Reports, Tax & Revenue, Uncategorized

To download a PDF version, click here. State surpluses and strong revenue growth are leaving many states with a big opportunity this year. Idaho

Idaho’s Lowest Income Renters Received Less Rental Assistance than Those in Other States

July 28, 2022
Economic Security, Featured, Housing, Reports

New data on Idaho’s unmet housing needs show Idaho’s lowest income households face barriers to obtaining assistance Idaho families, workers, and businesses need affordable

Need for Long-Term Housing Solutions Reflected in Assistance Programs

June 21, 2022
Economic Security, Featured, Housing, Reports

Every Idahoan deserves a safe, affordable home. Research shows children who grow up in reliable housing situations are often healthier and perform better academically

Facing More Unanticipated Dollars, Policymakers Must Invest in Idahoans

June 1, 2022
Economic Security, Featured, Reports, Tax & Revenue

Since tax revenues continue to dramatically exceed official projections, Idaho’s revenue and budget picture looks even more robust than it did just a few

A Snapshot of Idaho’s Rapidly Growing Cost of Living

April 20, 2022
Economic Security, Featured, Housing, Reports

Six months ago, the Center published a look at Idaho’s rising cost of living and what it means for families of modest incomes. In

Trends in Idaho’s Labor Force Participation

April 12, 2022
Economic Security, Reports

Note: The Idaho Center for Fiscal policy is continuing to monitor and report on the state’s labor force participation rate for trends, possible causes,

Incremental Improvements to Property Tax Policy in the 2022 Legislative Session

April 7, 2022
Economic Security, Housing, Reports, Tax & Revenue

As the 2022 Idaho legislative session draws to a close, the Center is taking a moment to reflect on how policymakers in the state

First Look: House Bill 741 Would Raise Taxes on One Quarter of Idahoans

March 8, 2022
Economic Security, Featured, Housing, Reports, Tax & Revenue

Hardworking Idahoans of modest financial means are facing rising costs, especially in rents and property tax bills as Idaho’s housing market has boomed. State

An Increased Grocery Tax Credit Would Help Idahoans and Preserve State Budgets

March 1, 2022
Economic Security, Featured, Reports, Tax & Revenue

In the grocery aisle Idahoans – particularly low and moderate income residents – are feeling the effects of rising prices. We can all agree

Key Facts About Emergency Rental Assistance in Idaho

February 24, 2022
Economic Security, Featured, Housing, Reports

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress in recent years moved to prevent evictions by approving two rounds of emergency rental assistance in two

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