Contact me — Jane Sauter for Idaho

Financial Accountability

The most recent budget reform method is a big step in the right direction toward reducing the Idaho Legislatures’ wasteful spending habits. With the maintenance portions passed, our legislators will be able to more carefully scrutinize the requests of the various departments, asking the tough questions, and making wise and efficient decisions with taxpayers’ money.

Should I be elected, I clearly intend to collaborate with my fellow conservative legislators to rein in the out-of-control spending that has been escalating each year. The Idaho budget has doubled since 2015 and increased 54% in the last four years. This is simply unacceptable. Clearly, the line between needs and wants has become blurred, and there is a definite need for oversight in this important area.

A smaller State government is my goal. When government becomes too big and overbearing, through excessive regulations and taxes, it is detrimental to families and communities. Over 40% of Idaho’s yearly budget is funded by the Federal Government. To achieve less dependence on Federal money and become a stronger state, our leaders at the State level will need integrity, discipline, and the ability to represent their constituents over and above corporations and pet projects.