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  ...