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How Federal and State Tax Cuts Shift Costs onto Idaho Families and Communities

  • The Idaho state government relies on income taxes to fund essential public services, including quality public education, safe infrastructure, and public safety. Since 2018,

House Bill 730 Risks Higher Costs and Errors in Idaho’s SNAP Program

  • What is House Bill 730? House Bill 730 proposes major changes to how Idaho administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). While framed as

Understanding House Bill 608 (2026): Refining Idaho’s Public School Facilities Cooperative Funding Program

  • What is House Bill 608? House Bill 608 makes targeted improvements to Idaho’s Public School Facilities Cooperative Funding Program (Idaho Code § 33-909), which

A Fair Chance for Idaho’s Youth: The Role of Strong Juvenile Defense

  • When a young person enters the justice system, the goal is to keep people safe while helping that child develop appropriate behaviors and decision-making skills.

States Pay, Families Lose: Idaho Food Assistance Under the OBBBA

  • On July 4, 2025, the U.S. President signed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), into law.1 The passage of OBBBA resulted

2025 Update: Idaho’s String of Income Tax Cuts Continues to Jeopardize Investments in Public Services

  • This report is an update to the 2024 report Idaho’s Recent String of Income Tax Cuts Jeopardizes Investments in Public Services. The Idaho state

Still Falling Short: Idaho Must Continue to Improve Public School Investments

  • Idahoans value a robust public education system and consistently rank education as their top legislative priority every year.1 Educating Idaho’s children has long been

Conforming with Recent Federal Tax Changes Will Result in Over $284.4 Million in Annual Revenue Loss in Idaho

  • H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law this year and will have tax implications at the state level.

The Importance of Strong Public Defense in Idaho

  • A well-funded public defense system ensures that all Idahoans—regardless of income—have access to quality legal representation when facing criminal charges. Without enough resources, public

What You Need to Know About the National Private School Voucher Proposal

  • Note: This report was updated on August 19th to reflect the final changes to the congressional budget package, HR 1. School vouchers allow families