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Idaho Governor Proposes $5.6 Billion Budget Amid Controversy

1/8/2025

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In his 2025 State of the State address, Idaho Governor Brad Little unveiled a bold $5.6 billion budget, earmarking $150 million for public schools and $100 million in tax cuts. He championed accountability in education spending and proposed bonuses for wildland firefighters, yet faced pushback from Democrats over his support for private school funding.

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In his 2025 State of the State address, Idaho Governor Brad Little unveiled a bold $5.6 billion budget, earmarking $150 million for public schools and $100 million in tax cuts. He championed accountability in education spending and proposed bonuses for wildland firefighters, yet faced pushback from Democrats over his support for private school funding.