ID: Budget Policy & Priorities
Steady increase in election staff changes over past two decades, report finds
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…
Report: Idaho in bottom 10 for transportation spending policies
Idaho is in the bottom ten in a report ranking states' spending on transportation. With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act …
Federal judge puts ID abortion travel ban on hold
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an anti-abortion law in Idaho restricting people's ability to travel to other states for the procedure…
Advocates urge Congress to fix Social Security before cuts necessary
Social Security is a critical benefit for older Americans, which is why advocates want Congress to start working now to ensure the program is …
Legal Challenges Bog Down Idaho's Abortion Travel Ban
An Idaho law banning interstate travel for abortion care to people under age 18 is facing legal challenges. This week, a federal judge barred …
Changes to SNAP in 2023 Farm Bill Concern Hunger-Fighting Groups
Anti-hunger advocates are closely watching negotiations over the 2023 Farm Bill. Every five years, Congress considers this large piece of …
Alternatives Available to Overcrowding in National Parks
America's national parks are bracing for another record year of attendance, but overcrowding in the parks could take away some of their magic…
ID Ranks High in Child Well-Being, But Child Care Costs Concerning
Idaho ranks fairly high compared to other states in a new report on children's well-being, but the high cost of child care lurks as a burden for …
ID Lawmakers Fail to Address Health Concerns for Pregnant Women
With concerning trends emerging for pregnant and postpartum women, frustration is growing that Idaho lawmakers could end the session without …
Little's State of the State Address Emphasizes Education Spending in ID
Governor Brad Little kicked off the 2023 legislative session with his State of the State address and an Idaho teachers' organization is applauding his…
Tax Rebate Proposal Aims to Fend Off Inflation Impacts on ID Families
A tax rebate program approved during the Idaho special session this year has sparked an idea: why not send more rebates to families? In September…
Tens of Thousands of ID Kids' Health Coverage in Peril
A change to Medicaid enrollment in the coming months could put health coverage for millions of children across the U.S., and thousands in Idaho…