Legislative notebook: Budget committee sends funding cuts to full Idaho House, Senate floors

Legislative notebook: Budget committee sends funding cuts to full Idaho House, Senate floors

The Idaho State Capitol is reflected in the Joe R. Williams building on March 21, 2021. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun) In an effort to help Idahoans follow major bills, resolutions and memorials through the legislative process, the Idaho Capital Sun will produce a “legislative notebook” at the end of each week to gather information in one place that concerns major happenings in the Legislature and other news relating to stat…

Across-the-board cuts will hurt many people in the process

Balancing Idaho’s budget this year requires making difficult choices. As a member of the Joint Finance-Appropriation Committee, I’ve worked with budget analysts and agencies for weeks looking for solutions. We must balance our budget to meet our constitutional obligations. To…

Democrats Propose Budget Fixes That Work for Working Families

Idaho doesn’t have to choose between a balanced budget and meeting the needs of its people. We can do both. But that requires that the Legislature stops defaulting to cuts and starts making choices that strengthens our state. Idaho Democrats are offering a better path, one that keeps people working, supports kids and families, and protects the investments that drive our economy. One place to start is relief that actually reaches families who fee…