Off on vacation...
Well, that's it for me for now. I'm off for the next week and a half; will be back at work on Dec. 31. I may still post a few things while I'm off; but they might just be ski photos or the like... Let…
Eye On Boise archive for Dec. 18, 2012
TUESDAY, DEC. 18, 2012
Tax Commission releases first-ever comprehensive analysis of personal property tax paid in Idaho
With the business lobby IACI pushing hard for elimination of the personal property tax on business property and many lawmakers talking about it as the 2013 legislative session approaches, the Idaho State Tax Commission has released its first-ever comprehensive analysis of the tax in Idaho.…
PUC ruling favors small renewable developers, but not big wind or solar projects
New rules governing small renewable energy projects in Idaho will likely make it tougher for wind and solar developers to succeed but will be helpful for new dairy digesters and small, canal-based hydroelectric projects, reports AP reporter John Miller. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued…
Bankruptcy court tosses out Hart's second filing, opens way for state, federal collection efforts
A federal bankruptcy judge has dismissed former Idaho state Rep. Phil Hart’s second bankruptcy filing, opening the way for federal authorities to go after his log home in Athol for back federal income taxes, and for the state to launch collection efforts over his state…
Bogus Basin to open for skiing Friday
It's looking mighty pretty up toward Bogus Basin today, with the recent new snow shining in the sunshine, and now Boise's non-profit ski resort has announced that it'll open up for skiing on Friday.The resort will open its front side plus the No. 6 Pine…
'Remembering where this money's going and who it's supporting'
Idaho’s state Land Board heard a “year in review” presentation this morning culminating in the presentation of a giant facsimile of a check for $31,292,400 to high school students, made out to “Idaho’s Public Schools.” Capital High School choir students who attended the ceremony also…
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