Idaho has $1.3 billion in rainy-day funds. Should that money help public schools?

Faced with a revenue shortfall heading into the legislative session, state leaders had three options to balance the budget: Reduce spending, tap reserves or restore tax revenue. 

The third option is unlikely in the GOP-dominated Legislature, which has overwhelmingly supported fast and furious tax cuts in recent years. But Democratic and Republican lawmakers this session have pushed for the second option, particularly as the impact of cuts comes into focus.