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Secretary of State seeks recurring funding for voter guide, software subscriptions and transition staff
Summary
At a Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee hearing, Secretary of State Phil McGrane requested ongoing and one‑time funding to support a mailed voter guide, software subscriptions, a deputy director double‑fill and IT equipment replacements.
At a Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee hearing, Secretary of State Phil McGrane asked for ongoing and one‑time appropriations to support a voter guide mailed to Idaho households, sustain new software subscriptions for campaign finance and lobbyist reporting, and fund a one‑time double‑fill to train a deputy business director ahead of an anticipated retirement.
Why it matters: The Secretary of State’s office oversees elections, business filings and several statutory commissions; the committee heard that prior one‑time investments of $10 million for election system upgrades have produced new tools including a campaign finance system, a lobbyist reporting system and the Vote Idaho website. The office…
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