Day: March 7, 2013
Despite budget increase, some schools brace for big cuts
One district superintendent expects $3.5 million in budget cuts next year, while others applaud spending plan as a step to restore cuts.
Roundup, 3.7.13: Budget skirmish, and more
Members of the Senate Education Committee bristle over a $21 million piece of the $1.3 billion public schools budget, with a few sharp words for legislative budget-writers.
Second personal property tax bill up Friday
The Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry has been working on this issue all session. On Friday, the industry group will unveil its bill.
A personal property tax bill finally surfaces
The Idaho Association of School Administrators and the Idaho School Boards Association support a bill that would partially repeal the unpopular tax on business equipment and supplies.
JFAC increases college and university budget
Budget writers approved a 3.8 percent general fund increase, resulting in a total spending increase of 4.4 percent.
Personal Property Tax 101
The personal property tax repeal may be the most important issue of the 2013 session — and easily one of the most complicated. As the debate gets under way, let’s get caught up.