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Idaho state employees likely not to see raise amid increasing health care costs

by LAURA GUIDO Idaho Capital Sun
| January 14, 2026 10:00 AM

Facing a tough budget year, the Idaho governor did not recommend providing a pay increase for state employees, who will also see higher health insurance costs.

Leaders of the state legislative committee tasked with making compensation recommendations for the state’s 25,000 employees told the Idaho Capital Sun on Tuesday they aren’t sure whether the joint committee will meet at all this year. 

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