Nine years after the Great Recession upended the economy, Idaho faces multiple policy options for encouraging economic growth due to stronger revenues. After five
Trends in Tuition at Idaho's Public Colleges and Universities: Critical Context for the State's Education Goals
Idahoans have long valued public higher education, recognizing its importance to the economy and social fabric of the entire state. In fact, the territorial
Analysis: Trump Plan Puts Greater Burden on Idaho’s Budget
The Trump Administration’s proposed budget, released Wednesday, would over-burden Idaho’s state budget at a time when it is still recovering from the Great Recession,
Analysis: Proposal to Exempt Groceries from Sales Tax and Eliminate the Grocery Tax Credit
The Idaho Legislature is considering a proposal to exempt groceries from the sales tax and eliminate the grocery tax credit. The proposal’s fiscal impacts
House Bill 67: Fiscal Analysis and Idaho’s Current Budget Context
Idaho’s Tobacco and Cigarette Taxes Generate Revenue Used to Help Communities Thrive
In order for Idaho communities to thrive, they need strong public systems such
More Accurate Price Tags on Legislation Would Enhance Responsible Fiscal Stewardship
Every piece of legislation brought before Idaho lawmakers comes with a price tag. Called
In recent years, Idaho lawmakers have debated eliminating the grocery tax credit (also known as the grocery credit), considering it along with the exemption
More Accurate Price Tags on Legislation Would Improve Decisions about Allocating Resources The Importance of Fiscal Notes Every piece of legislation brought before Idaho