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Idaho Historical Society seeks spending authority for collections, Old Pen expansion and America250 projects
Summary
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee received a presentation Thursday from the Idaho State Historical Society on FY26 requests including staff for the Old Idaho Penitentiary, funds to consolidate collections into the State Archives, and $1.65 million for America250 activities.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee received a presentation Thursday from the Idaho State Historical Society on budget requests for fiscal year 2026, including staff for the Old Idaho Penitentiary, a plan to consolidate off‑site storage into the State Archives, and appropriations tied to the America250 commemoration.
Janet Gallimore, director of the Idaho State Historical Society, said the agency’s budget is funded roughly half by general fund and half by non‑state revenue, including earned revenue, grants and private donations. She and staff explained that when the society raises larger federal or private grants the legislature must authorize spending authority so those…
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