Fiscal Fridays: Should Idaho Have the Highest Paid Part-Time Legislature?

Idaho lawmakers are proposing a massive pay raise, potentially reaching 43%. This would make them the highest-paid part-time legislators in the country, with benefits far exceeding those of most Idaho residents. Rather than fighting big government with bigger government, we should hold legislators accountable and reign in the unchecked growth of bureaucracy. On this week's episode of Fiscal Fridays, we expose why this is would be a bad deal for taxpayers and explore ways to achieve a more responsible government.

Read more below!

A Reasonable Path Forward on Idaho Lawmaker Pay:
https://idahofreedom.org/a-reasonable-path-forward-on-idaho-lawmaker-pay/

Legislative Leaders' Proposal for Higher Pay:
https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/interim/241024_comp_Legislative%20Leadership%20Letter%20to%20the%20Committee.pdf

2024 Citizens' Committee on Legislative Compensation:
https://legislature.idaho.gov/committees/compensation/

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