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Craig & Simpson Secure Economic Development/Transportation Funds For Idaho -November 15, 07
“Transportation and economic development go hand-in-hand. You can’t have one without the other, and these projects represent some of the best efforts in Idaho to give our local communities a boost. I am proud to work on their behalf in the Senate,” said Craig.

Perhaps Government Officials have Just Gone Insane -August 12, 07
The purpose of government has been forgotten. The purpose of government is to provide safety and protection for the citizens, with a focus on what is best for the common good.

More information on Capella and Portnuef Medical Center -June 28, 07
Idaho Examiner Comparison of Proposals, Idaho Examiner formal request for more information, Portneuf Medical Center response to request, Portneuf Mecial Center response to Pocatello City Council for more information, PMC’s Original Plans for new hospital, PMC’s Current Plan for new hospital

Pocatello Development Authority 2006 Audit Report -May 23, 07
The PDA Audit shows that the current plans for closure of
TIF districts is on track and the agency is fiscally sound.

IDAHO FALLS HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR LYNN STOLLER RECOGNIZED AS BOTH LOCAL AND STATE INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR! -May 11, 07
“This is the kind of good story about Fish & Game that people need to hear!” said Cheryl Stoller; on the night that Lynn received his awards. In addition to two awards plaques, Stoller also received a Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License as part of his recognition.

CHANGES IN THE MAY 11 SUPPLY AND DEMAND ESTIMATES REPORT -May 07, 07
The WASDE report, which will provide USDA’s first assessment of supply, demand and prices for the new marketing year, is issued by the World Agricultural Outlook Board of USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist.

Idaho Taxpayers Association Report - Post Legislative Session 2007 -May 05, 07
Property tax relief proposals were the central Idaho tax policy issue the past two years. All that focus resulted in a 2005 interim legislative property tax relief committee and new 2006 laws that included: (1) Expansion of the homestead exemption; (2) Expansion of the circuit breaker/property tax relief program; (3) Addition of a new property tax deferral program and (4) Removal of a .3% general school M & O property tax levy in exchange for a one-cent sales tax increase and shift of this levy to the state general fund.

LEGISLATIVE TAX BULLETIN - Associated Taxpayers of Idaho, March 23, 2007 -March 26, 07
As we move past 2007’s post-legislative tax/fiscal summaries watch for our updates this summer and fall regarding the legislature’s SCR 119 and a 14-member committee to undertake and complete a study of Idaho’s state tax exemptions, deductions and credits, including committee recommendations going into the next legislative session.

Rebates, Taxes, Regulation -- OH MY! -March 20, 07
Overview of Grocery Tax Rebate, Personal Property Tax, and the session in general.

Small-Business Sector Marking Time -March 13, 07
“Credit markets remain friendly, even though the cost of short-term money is much higher than it was a few years ago,” said NFIB Chief Economist William Dunkelberg. “But too many firms are raising prices to get the inflation rate into the Fed’s comfort zone, leaving the risk of more Fed rate hikes uncomfortably high.”

James Ruchti Legislative Update Week 7 -February 24, 07
I want to tell you about two meetings taking place on Saturday. The purpose of the meetings is to explain the status of the Highway 30 (from McCammon to Lava Hot Springs) construction project to anybody who is interested. The meeting in McCammon will take place at the city offices at 9:30 a.m. The meeting in Lava will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the elementary school. Both meetings will cover the same material and will last about an hour each.

Association of Idaho Cities FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2007 -February 23, 07
Association of Idaho Cities gives a report on current legislation that ranges from Uniform Speed Limits for Cars and Trucks to Election Consolication and Daycare Licensing.

Associated Taxpayers of Idaho Legislative Update #7 -February 22, 07
Overview of the Senate and Tax Policy as well as other bills.