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Category: Economic Security

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

U.S. House Budget Plan Puts Strain on State Budget and Takes Food Away from Idaho Families

  • On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a federal budget package that eliminates $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),

House Bill 304 Helps Idaho Homeowners and Schools, but Misses Opportunity to Bolster Circuit Breaker

  • Idahoans pay property taxes to contribute to improving their city and county infrastructure, like roads and schools. In response to the housing market boom

The Child Tax Credit Provides Tax Relief to All Families with Children 

  • The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a tax incentive that provides tax relief for families with children. It is offered by the federal government

The Grocery Tax Credit Enhancement in House Bill 231 Helps Idaho Families as Food Prices Increase

  • Idaho families need access to affordable and nutritious food to remain healthy, attain financial stability, and be fully engaged members of their community. However,

Medicaid Expansion Remains Fiscally Responsible Policy Choice for Idaho 

  • FACT: Inflation and Total General Fund Expenditures Grew Faster than Medicaid Spending in Idaho Over the Past Five Years  From FY 2019 to FY

SB 1025, the Proposed Education Choice & Competition Act, Uses Taxpayer Dollars to Pay for Private School Expenses 

  • Idaho’s students, families, and communities benefit when Idaho’s kids have access to high quality educational opportunities. However, Senate Bill 1025 diverts taxpayer dollars away

House Bill 40’s Income Tax Cut Makes Idaho’s Tax System More Regressive, Shifting the Tax Burden to Working Families

  • Every year, Idaho spends millions of tax dollars to make sure families receive a good education, live in safe homes and communities, and enjoy

Idaho’s Recent String of Income Tax Cuts Jeopardizes Investments in Public Services

  • Every year, Idaho tax dollars are spent to ensure families receive a good education, live in safe communities, experience good health, and drive on

House Bill 521 Further Cuts the Income Tax, Disproportionately Benefiting Wealthy Idahoans

  • Every year, Idaho spends millions of tax dollars to make sure families receive a good education, live in safe homes and communities, and enjoy