Idaho may need to find $600 million to $1 billion for next year’s state budget

The state of Idaho may need to come up with an additional $600 million to $1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2027 state budget, Idaho’s top budget official and a legislative lobbyist said.

Due to revenue shortfalls, Idaho is already facing a projected state budget deficit of $58.3 million for the current fiscal year 2026 budget, the Idaho Capital Sun previously reported.