In 2025, the Levin Center conducted a study of all 50 states to examine how legislatures ensure government programs work effectively for citizens. Factors such as legislative oversight committees, routine engagement with executive agencies, collection of casework data, digital transparency tools, and user-centered policy evaluation were of particular importance. The full report can be found here.
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The state of Idaho had, at the end of its last session, one joint Legislative Oversight Committee and one interim oversight committee that focuses on state child protective services. While the interim committee showed evidence of a significant amount of public input through oral testimony in their hearings, the standing oversight committee did not.
One highlight for the state is a government website run by the state controller called “Transparent Idaho.” This website provides a wealth of financial and operational information and data about the Idaho state government, including information at the county, district, and city levels as well.
Also of special note is “Townhall Idaho,” an extensive website listing all the public meetings and events hosted by state agencies.
