Category: Featured

Understanding 2023 Property Tax Relief

May 5, 2023
Blog Post, Economic Security, Featured, Reports, Tax & Revenue

A main focus of the 2023 legislative session was property tax relief. While there were several proposals introduced, only one made it past the

Future Costs of Idaho SB1038’s Universal Education Savings Accounts Projected to Rise Sharply

February 20, 2023
Blog Post, Education, Featured, Reports

Senate Bill 1038, which is before the Idaho Senate, would create a universal private education program. According to the bill’s fiscal note, in its

Sales Tax Based Property Tax Relief Should Include Renters

February 9, 2023
Blog Post, Featured, Reports, Tax & Revenue

Idaho is experiencing surplus revenue and with many Idahoans still facing economic headwinds, we have an opportunity to support families and individuals and improve

Emergency Federal Rental Assistance is Critical for Continued Eviction Prevention in Idaho

January 27, 2023
Blog Post, Economic Security, Featured, Housing, Reports, Uncategorized

Individuals and families thrive when they have access to stable and affordable homes, and communities are stronger overall when its residents can avoid the

Policy Basics: Idaho Public Schools Investment

January 13, 2023
Education, Featured, Reports

Relieving pandemic-related strain on education funding and learning loss among students should be top priorities for decision-makers. Recommendations from a governor-appointed K-12 education task

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

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