Every Part of the Idaho Budget Now Under Attack

Every part of the Idaho budget now under attack

Idaho’s state budget is on fire.Emergency cuts were already underway when the Legislature convened in January. You might have hoped the Republican supermajority would bring fire hoses. Instead, they’re pouring gasoline on it.

Republicans clash in deep-red Idaho as budget crisis pits right wing against moderates

Idaho Republicans are bitterly divided over education spending priorities as the deep red state faces a significant budget shortfall, pitting support for a new private school tax credit against funding for distance learning programs that serve rural students.The $50 million private school tax credit, offering families up to $5,000 per child for private education expenses, has become a flashpoint in the legislature where Republicans hold 90 of 10…