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Idaho State Historical Society seeks spending authority for Old Pen, archives move and America250 commemoration
Summary
The Idaho State Historical Society presented budget items and spending authority requests to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee covering staff for the Old Idaho Penitentiary, a two‑year consolidation and move of archival materials, and a $1.65 million general‑fund allotment supporting America250 programs; the agency said some funds are
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee heard the Idaho State Historical Society’s FY26 budget presentation, which included requests for staffing and one‑time authority to move collections, ongoing positions tied to the Old Idaho Penitentiary, and reappropriation authority for America250 commemoration activities.
The Historical Society described a multi-year plan to consolidate several off‑site storage facilities into the State Archives building, to improve preservation and public access, and to expand education and earned-income opportunities at the Old Idaho Penitentiary.
Why it matters: the society manages state archives, museum collections and historic sites. The agency said spending authority is required not only to accept and expend grants but also to carry out capital moves and exhibitions…
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