TOP STORIES | IDAHO & MAGIC VALLEY TAX CODE ALIGNMENT & REFUND DELAYS Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed House Bill 559, aligning Idaho’s tax code with the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The change is expected to reduce state revenue by about $155 million this fiscal year. The Idaho State Tax Commission warns…

TOP STORIES | IDAHO & STATE GOVERNMENT BUDGET CUT WARNING Idaho Governor Brad Little’s budget chief, Lori Wolff, is warning lawmakers that proposed five-percent budget cuts could cause long-term harm. In a letter to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, Wolff says the reductions could impact courts, senior meal programs, schools, and tax refunds. She is urging…

TOP STORIES | IDAHO & MAGIC VALLEY IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION PUSH A group of Idaho lawmakers is rolling out a package of immigration bills, including proposals to track undocumented inmates and students, require employers to use E-Verify, and expand cooperation with federal immigration officials. Supporters say the bills protect human rights and public resources, while the…