Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a news conference in the Idaho governor’s office to promote a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution for a balanced budget, standing between Idaho Gov. Brad Little, right, and Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, on Monday. (Kyle Pfannenstiel/Idaho Capital Sun)
March 24, 2025
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March 24, 2025 2 p.m.
Florida Gov. DeSantis visits Idaho in push for U.S. Constitution balanced budget amendment
Critics say a constitutional convention could put the entire Constitution up for change. But supporters argue a convention is needed to rein in the rising federal deficit and an increasingly powerful federal government.