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Idaho’s Fiscal Year Ends Strong | Boise News
Idaho’s fiscal year 2026 ended on a strong note, with $250 million carried over to the next budget—thanks to smart, tough choices that kept the state financially healthy despite tax cuts and tight revenue. Governor Little credits disciplined spending and constitutional rules that forbid deficits for the success. But the good times won’t last: 2027 and 2028 look lean, with agencies forced to submit bare-bones budgets focused only on keeping operations running. Any extra cash will go to critical priorities like pay raises, transportation, schools, and wildfire response—proving Idaho’s…
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