Idaho Gov. Brad Little says he won’t support repeal of Medicaid expansion

Idaho Gov. Brad Little says he won’t support repeal of Medicaid expansion

In recent months, Idaho lawmakers and state leaders have expressed angst over a projected state budget deficit of hundreds of millions of dollars. They have deliberated how to close the gap. Cut spending by slashing state programs? Reverse tax cuts enacted in the 2025 legislative session?

Analysis: Performing without a net, legislators face the unfamiliar job of slashing budgets

Idaho has faced budget crunches before. The same can’t be said for most Idaho lawmakers. They are facing an unsavory and unfamiliar task: making wholesale and permanent cuts in state spending. House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, speaks to reporters Thursday morning. Senate President Pro Tempore Kelly Anthon, R-Rupert, sits at left. (Sean Dolan/Idaho EdNews) State GOP leaders are almost putting a glib face on it all. “This is a walk in the park,” H…