Clark Corbin

(Idaho Capital Sun) The latest budget documents released by the state show Idaho is projected to end the current fiscal year in June with an unconstitutional state budget deficit of $56.6 million dollars.

The projected $56.6 million state budget deficit was calculated in the October Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Revenue Monitor report , which the Idaho Legislative Services Office released Friday.

The Idaho Constitution prohibits the state from running a budget deficit where expenses exceed available revenue.

However, the state’s top budget official told the Idaho Capital Sun late Friday afternoon that Gov. Brad Little will do what needs to be done to ensure the fiscal year 2026 budget balances.

Little already ordered all state agencies – other than public schools – to

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