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FACT SHEET: How the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Tax Changes Impact Idaho Families

  • The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made major changes to public programs and the federal tax code. It included about $4.5 trillion in

Investing in Public Safety Before It Becomes a Correctional Cost

  • Idaho’s long-term public safety depends not only on responding to crime, but also on investing in strategies that reduce repeat offenses and prevent unnecessary

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