Idaho在2027年面临555万加元的预算缺口, Idaho faces a $555M budget gap in 2027, risking Medicaid cuts and school funding amid tax cuts and no federal aid.

伊达霍(Idaho)2026年立法会议开幕, 立法者面对2027财政年度预计预算缺口5.55亿美元, Idaho’s 2026 legislative session opened with lawmakers confronting a projected $555 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2027, driven by a $453 million tax cut and federal tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 在没有联邦援助的情况下,官员们警告说,将大幅度削减开支,包括可能取消扩大医疗援助计划,这个计划覆盖了85 000多名低收入居民,联邦资金占90%。 With no federal aid available, officials warn of deep spending cuts, including potential repeal of Medicaid expansion, which covers over 85,000 low-income residents with 90% federal funding. 国家宪法平衡预算要求加大了采取行动的压力,因为立法者面临有限的经验和机构知识。 The state’s constitutional balanced budget requirement intensifies pressure to act, as lawmakers face limited experience and institutional knowledge. 教育经费和财政责任是关键优先事项,呼吁保护公立学校,拒绝进一步减税。 Education funding and fiscal responsibility are key priorities, with calls to protect public schools and reject further tax cuts.