Bedke: Idaho lawmakers should protect Launch, water infrastructure amid budget cuts

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 852

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Idaho’s lieutenant governor is urging lawmakers to protect investments in education and infrastructure as they weigh budget cuts this session.

Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke told those gathered at a Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce meeting Wednesday the Legislature is facing what’s an “arguably self-inflicted problem” this year of a projected budget shortfall.

The Idaho Legislature has reduced state revenue by an estimated $4 billion from the last five years of income tax …

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