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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

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),

The Idaho Legislature’s 2025 Income Tax Relief Package Left Middle-Income Families Behind

  • The Idaho Legislature is responsible for allocating millions of tax dollars each year to support Idaho’s families, businesses, schools, and communities. Over the last

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,