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Secretary of State seeks ongoing funding for voter guide, IT subscriptions and staff transition
Summary
Secretary of State Phil McGrane asked the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee for several ongoing and one‑time funds including a voter guide appropriation, IT subscription funding, a double‑fill deputy business director and continued investment in election systems.
Secretary of State Phil McGrane and Legislative Services Office analyst Christopher Lahoset presented the Secretary of State's budget to the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee, outlining ongoing needs for voter outreach, technology and personnel succession planning.
The office requested ongoing general fund support of $400,000 for a voter guide that would be designed, printed and mailed to Idaho households for each statewide election cycle; Lahoset said the expected FY26 cost split is roughly $300,000 for mailing and $100,000 for printing. McGrane told the committee the voter guide reflects strong…
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