Kevin Richert
Tax shift of 2006 adds up to tax increase
A decade ago, lawmakers and then-Gov. Jim Risch promised Idahoans tax relief. Instead, Idahoans paid an additional $21.7 million to support K-12 in 2015-16, according to an Idaho Education News analysis.
What the 2006 overhaul did to taxes in your school district
Do you want to see what happened with property taxes and market values in your district? Start here.
The 2006 tax shift still divides Idaho leaders
The story behind the one-day legislative session of Aug. 25, 2006 — from people on both sides of the debate.
Who supported House Bill 1, and who didn’t?
A look at the roll call from Aug. 25, 2006 — and some prominent names on both sides of the tax shift.
Fulcher announces second run for governor
Fulcher, a former state senator from Meridian, jumps into the Republican race to succeed Gov. Butch Otter.
Several districts will seek levies on Tuesday
The big-ticket item: the Lake Pend Oreille School District will seek a $55.1 million plant facilities levy.
Taking a deep dive into the 2006 tax shift
In August 2006, Idaho lawmakers slashed $260 million in public school property taxes. How did the move affect K-12? How did it affect taxpayers? We take an in-depth look.
CenturyLink sues over Idaho Education Network mess
In separate but similar lawsuits, two project vendors seek back payments from the state. CenturyLink estimates its damages at more than $18.5 million.
Federal judge blocks transgender student guidelines
The federal guidelines have drawn fire from officials in more than a dozen states, including Idaho.
ENA files lawsuit over Idaho Education Network payments
The broadband vendor is seeking unspecified back payments — and legal cover in a rapidly escalating battle with Attorney General Lawrence Wasden.