Day: March 13, 2013
On hold: Committee sidetracks labor bills
Senate Education Committee members voted unanimously to hold two controversial labor bills. But Chairman John Goedde said the bills are not dead.
Personal property tax repeal hits hiccup
Thursday was supposed to be showdown day in the debate over repealing this tax on business equipment and supplies. But now, a new bill is reportedly in the works.
Connecting dots in the tax debate (UPDATED)
As lawmakers debate a big change in Idaho’s property tax structure — repealing the “personal property tax” on business supplies and equipment — voters said yes to $107.8 million in property tax levies for schools.
Three bills deserve the recycling bin
Call your lawmakers and tell them to reject bills that would magnify the financial crisis already facing the state’s public schools.
School safety bill: security vs. accountability
A bill requiring school districts to write safety and security plans also contains an exemption to Idaho’s public records law. An Idaho media group wants some general information made public.
Tuesday’s school levy pricetag: $107.8 million
Tuesday night’s results were lopsided and consistent. Voters in 36 Idaho school districts approved school levies. Four levies and one bond issue went down to defeat.