A new statewide poll commissioned by the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho has some unfavorable news for those planning to push for major tax reforms or tax cuts in the coming year: 70 percent of Idahoans rate the current state tax system as mostly or very…
A panel of state lawmakers from both parties offered differing views to the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho today about where Idaho should place its priorities going into the next legislative session. “I believe there will be significant interest, if not pressure, to offer up some…
Rep. Rick Youngblood, R-Nampa, told the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho today, “The best economic development tool in Idaho is urban renewal – used correctly. We’ve heard that over and over again.” Engaging in a bit of hyberbole, he recalled presenting an urban renewal bill in…
Dwight Johnson, administrator of the Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education, told the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho this morning that his division will be requesting a 10 percent increase in its funding in the upcoming legislative session, with the aim of a big boost in high...
Boise attorney Erika Malmen is no longer being considered as a nominee to become Idaho’s next U.S. District judge, according to multiple sources. Instead, the White House is now vetting an alternate candidate proposed by Idaho's two U.S. senators, Idaho 5th District Administrative Judge G.…
John Dougall, Utah state auditor and a former Utah legislator, detailed Utah’s experience with major tax reform for attendees at the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho conference this morning. He said the effort started back in 2001, and after extensive study, the tax reform bill passed…
Without offering specifics, Gov. Butch Otter told the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho this morning that he doesn’t view tax reductions and investing in necessary government programs as in conflict – but he thinks Idaho’s got some ground to make up in education. “Sometimes there’s an…
When successful Idaho restaurateur Kevin Settles looked for a place to open a fourth Bardenay restaurant and distillery, he looked to Colorado, not Idaho, the Idaho Business Review reports, because of Idaho’s pricey and prohibitive liquor license laws. “I would like to operate in a…
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