Amid concern over cuts, Idaho Gov. Brad Little says setting the budget is the Legislature’s job

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 1,028

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Idaho Gov. Brad Little told reporters Tuesday he is concerned new legislative budget cuts would hurt the state’s ability to fight wildfires and could jeopardize mental health and treatment courts, but he distanced himself from the budget-setting process and downplayed the likelihood of vetoing the budgets.

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“I laid out my priorities (in the State of the State address),” Little said during the annual press …

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