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flag Idaho lawmakers consider up to 2% cuts to schools and Medicaid amid budget uncertainty.

flag Idaho lawmakers are preparing for potential budget cuts to public schools and Medicaid, with up to 2% reductions under consideration, reversing earlier promises of protection. flag The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee issued a memo requesting cut plans totaling $55 million for education and $19.9 million for Medicaid, citing uncertainty over the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s impact. flag While officials stress the request is not a commitment, education leaders warn of staffing and program losses. flag Meanwhile, Idaho ranks second in national population growth for 2025, driven by migration. flag The state is also pushing back against a proposed Utah refinery tax that could raise gas prices.

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