Stay informed
Donate

Reports & Analysis

Browse our reports below, search for a specific topic, or select one of the issues below to learn more about our work.

Criminal
Justice

Tax &
Revenue

Economic
Security

Education

Housing

Excluding Budget Cuts, Idaho’s FY21 Budget Surplus is $277 Million

  • In 2020, a governor-issued 5 percent “holdback” for FY21 led to $98.7 million in cuts to K-12 schools and $96.5 million in cuts to

Idahoans Are Still Experiencing Recession Hardship

  • Direct assistance to Idahoans most impacted by the pandemic and the recession will ensure that our economy can fully recover and families can thrive.

Federal Stimulus Helped Stabilize Idaho Revenues, But Outlook Moving Forward Remains Uncertain

  • The federal stimulus dollars that Idaho received in the past six months cushioned the blow from lost wages and decreased economic activity due to

Rewarding Work in Idaho

  • The coronavirus pandemic calls for innovative approaches to address challenging economic conditions. Idaho’s Return to Work Bonuses are an example of a promising policy

Idaho Property Taxes Fund Critical Services and Could be Improved

  • Idaho cities, towns, and counties provide critical support for first response, public safety, and other services. Property taxes are a crucial source of support

ICFP Revenue Update

  • Ensuring families and communities across Idaho can thrive despite the current health and economic challenges must be the top priority of the state legislature

Food Assistance and COVID-19

  • Amidst the current public health emergency, food assistance ensures that people stay as healthy as possible and that economic activity between communities and retailers

Small Business Report

  • State and federal governments have a critical role to play in assisting small businesses – and the people who own and work for them

The Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy is a private, not-for-profit, and non-partisan organization committed to high-quality fiscal research and analysis as well as policy leadership. 

Newsletter Sign Up

Subscribe

Copyright 2025 © Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy

Facebook-f Twitter

Site By: