Gov. Little Addresses Recent Budget Cuts, Water Concerns During Visit to Eastern Idaho

Gov. Little addresses recent budget cuts, water concerns during visit to eastern Idaho

Gov. Brad Little | Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Gov. Brad Little visited Idaho Falls on Monday, where he spoke to the media about recent state budget cuts, his new “Enduring Idaho” plan, concerns for summer water levels and more. Little discussed the idea behind his “Empower Idaho” initiative, which he says aims to achieve a balanced state budget and increased public safety, as well as address affordability, income growth …

Idaho governor defends budget protecting education from cuts as lawmakers seek reductions

Idaho Gov. Brad Little is defending his proposed budget that protects education funding from cuts, even as state lawmakers have instructed the Department of Education to prepare for potential reductions.Little met with reporters at the Twin Falls Library on Monday as part of his annual statewide tour to present his budget priorities. The governor's "Enduring Idaho" budget comes as the state faces a projected shortfall after years of historic bud…

Governor defends his budget plan as lawmakers probe cuts to K-12

IDAHO FALLS — Gov. Brad Little defended his budget proposal Monday in the wake of calls from some legislative leaders for cuts that Little’s plan doesn’t suggest, including up to $55 million for K-12. “We did our due diligence,” Little told reporters. “That’s what we’re sticking with.”  The governor spoke during the first leg of a highlight tour for his Enduring Idaho plan at the Regional Fish and Game office in Idaho Falls. Little’s proposal wo…