Local Jurisdictions Receive One-Time Funds for Building Idaho’s Future Program Investments in Local Roads & Bridges
Cities, highway districts, and counties (with road and bridge responsibility) are receiving additional revenue this year as a result of the state’s large General Fund surplus. The Governor signed House Bill 308 into law on March 23 and the bill took effect immediately, transferring $47.2 million from the state General Fund to the Local Highway Distribution Fund for local road and bridge maintenance and construction.
There are no restrictions on the use of the revenues other than being dedicated for local road and bridge purposes.
Governor Little’s Building Idaho’s Future Plan involves tax relief and strategic investments in transportation, water and agriculture, broadband and economic development, education, public safety, and state facilities. (more…)