Notas del episodio
In this episode of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, managing editor Matt Baney sits down with Royce McCandless to break down the latest developments inside the Idaho Legislature. The conversation covers criticism of Gov. Brad Little’s spending plan, Medicaid funding questions, and the key policy debates expected to shape the session.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:34 Problems with the budget 1:55 The budget problems extending into fiscal year 2027 2:20 Brad Little’s spending adjustments for the state 3:28 What has been criticized about Little’s budget? 5:06 When should we expect the budget to be worked out? 6:18 Is it Little’s policy that Idaho will conform with Policies set by Trump? 7:05 Business provisions in the BBB 7:52 Does what’s happening to Medicaid affect the state’s budget? 9:44 Specific Medicaid adjustments 11:03 Royce’s thoughts on how Medicaid expansion will play out 13:01 Where are the interesting storylines to follow this session? 15:10 Will fund for private school bill get larger? 17:20 Little hopeful that state economy will improve 21:20 Royce’s knowledge of the Idaho Legislature prior to stepping into his new role 22:46 Royce’s background