Senate Approves Higher Education Budget Cuts, Sending Them to Governor Little

Idaho Legislature slashes higher-ed budgets as senators debate value of college

The Legislature on Thursday approved millions of dollars in cuts to Idaho’s colleges and universities for next fiscal year.The cuts in House Bill 876 come as lawmakers face a difficult budget year and have been looking for ways to reduce spending. Earlier this week, Gov. Brad Little signed a bill making additional 1% cuts at most state agencies this fiscal year, in addition to the 3% holdbacks Little previously ordered. Those roughly 4% cuts for…

Senate approves higher education budget cuts, sending them to Governor Little

By: Ryan Suppe and Sean Dolan Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on March 19, 2026 BOISE, Idaho — Senators Thursday passed 5% budget cuts to colleges and universities next fiscal year, after a debate that revolved around whether the state should fund higher education at all.  House Bill 876 is the fiscal year 2027  “maintenance” budget for the Idaho State Board of Education and includes funding for two- and four-year colleges and universities.…

Senate Approves Budget Cuts for Idaho Colleges and Universities

BOISE, ID – Senators passed 5% budget cuts to colleges and universities for the next fiscal year, after a Thursday debate that revolved around whether the state should fund higher education at all. House Bill 876 is the fiscal year 2027  “maintenance” budget for the Idaho State Board of Education and includes funding for two- and four-year colleges and universities. The budget rolls over base spending from the current fiscal year. It also takes …

Statehouse roundup, 3.19.26: Senate approves higher education budget cuts, sending them to governor

Senators Thursday passed 5% budget cuts to colleges and universities next fiscal year, after a debate that revolved around whether the state should fund higher education at all.  House Bill 876 is the fiscal year 2027  “maintenance” budget for the Idaho State Board of Education and includes funding for two- and four-year colleges and universities. The budget rolls over base spending from the current fiscal year.  It also takes out 3% — Gov. Brad…