Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 93 Thursday morning, which sets aside $50 million for the new program. Families could earn $5,000 per child or $7,500 for children with special needs in refundable tax credits.

The minimum fine for anyone convicted of simple marijuana possession in Idaho is increasing to $300 on July 1 after Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a mandatory minimum fine bill into law on Monday. Little signed House Bill 7 into law Monday morning,

BOISE, Idaho - Governor Brad Little released a statement following his signature of House Bill 93 which would create a Parental Choice Tax Credit program.

Little said he had concerns that may not be the case if the Legislature enacts all of its proposed tax cuts, reducing a total of more than $400 million in revenue.

Governor Brad Little commented today on his signature of House Bill 93 creating the Parental Choice Tax Credit program. “With the passage of the $50 million Parental Choice Tax Credit program, Idaho boasts even more abundant schooling options for Idaho students and families.

The Parental Choice Tax Credit is awaiting Governor Brad Little's decision to sign or veto it by Thursday. The bill proposes a tax credit for parents who choose private schooling for their children.