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JFAC approves $8.1 million package and 5 FTE for Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Summary
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved an $8,135,700 funding package, including five full‑time equivalent positions, targeted park improvements and a program consolidation for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) voted to recommend supplemental funding for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, approving $5,410,700 from dedicated funds and $2,725,000 from federal funds — a total of $8,135,700 — and five full‑time equivalent positions for fiscal year 2026.
Janet Jessup, budget and policy analyst with Legislative Services, described the agency and its responsibilities. "The department of parks and recreation is a state agency and it oversees the management of Idaho's 30 state parks and trails throughout 6 different…
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