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flag Idaho lawmakers cut most state agency budgets by 3%, rejecting governor’s short-term fixes to ensure long-term fiscal stability.

flag Idaho’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee co-chairs defended deep budget cuts to state agencies, citing the need for long-term fiscal stability and structural balance. flag They rejected Governor Brad Little’s recommendations for one-time transfers and temporary cuts, arguing Idaho must live within current revenues. flag The committee imposed a 3% cut for most agencies, with additional reductions starting next year, though Medicaid and the Department of Correction were exempt. flag The court system may face a 5% cut in 2027. flag Officials warned cuts could delay tax processing, reduce wildfire response, and increase prison costs, while the committee maintains agencies should use efficiency gains to justify future funding.

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