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It’s interesting that some legislators are intrigued by Dr. Ted Epperly’s suggestion that Idaho voters be asked to approve expansion of Medicaid. Frustrated by the Legislature’s unwillingness to act on the matter, Epperly, a member of the governor’s task force on the topic of Medicaid in Idaho, said at a recent meeting of the panel, […]
Following efforts during this past legislative session to reform the Idaho’s criminal justice system via the Justice Reinvestment Act, it looks as though the federal government may be looking to implement its own reforms at the federal level. The Smarter Sentencing Act bill sponsored by Rep. Raúl Labrador, R-Idaho, and Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, […]
The Idaho Legislature is not Congress. Be thankful for that. But recent outrage over a vote months ago makes it appear some would prefer that Idaho lawmakers behave and think like their Congresscritter cousins. In March, state lawmakers approved a bill creating behavioral health crisis centers, which supporters say will help people with mental health […]
Now that the Legislature has gone home, I am left with just one question: What the heck were they thinking regarding taxes and spending? This Legislature, with a supermajority of Republicans, had ample opportunity to dramatically cut taxes and keep spending in check. It did neither. Gov. Butch Otter proposed $30 million in tax relief. […]
[post_thumbnail]Idaho's Medicaid budget is now more costly than nearly the entire state budget from 10 years ago. Medicaid, the government-run health program, which is split in cost about 30-70 between the state and the federal government, continues to grow, adding millions of dollars to taxpayers’ backs each year. The program is a social health care […]
I'm unexpectedly marginally optimistic about one thing in this legislative session. Marginally. Maybe, just maybe, the Legislature will adjourn without coming up with new ways to increase the cost of health care. Or make it harder to get into an occupation. Allow me to explain: For the last 10 years, state lawmakers have all too […]
I'm unexpectedly marginally optimistic about one thing in this legislative session. Marginally. Maybe, just maybe, the Legislature will adjourn without coming up with new ways to increase the cost of health care. Or make it harder to get into an occupation. Allow me to explain: For the last 10 years, state lawmakers have all too […]
[post_thumbnail] House Majority Leader Mike Moyle, R-Star, successfully sponsored legislation that could reduce the state's income and corporate tax rates. The Idaho House of Representatives has passed a measure to allow for a reduction in state income tax rates and corporate taxes in the future if certain government revenue goals are achieved. House Bill 548 […]
Department of Commerce Director Jeff Sayer says he has a real “game changer” for Idaho. It’s a proposal that would allow businesses to recoup the sales, income and unemployment insurance taxes they pay IF they do certain things stipulated by the state. The proposal leaves me curious. It’s curious that this so-called “game changer” arrives […]
Department of Commerce Director Jeff Sayer says he has a real “game changer” for Idaho. It’s a proposal that would allow businesses to recoup the sales, income and unemployment insurance taxes they pay IF they do certain things stipulated by the state. The proposal leaves me curious. It’s curious that this so-called “game changer” arrives […]
[post_thumbnail] Rep. Tom Dayley, R-Boise, says he favors a close look at reducing corporate and individual income tax rates in Idaho. The Idaho House Revenue and Taxation Committee has agreed to consider a bill that would reduce the state’s individual and corporate tax rates. According to the bill’s sponsor, House Majority Leader Mike Moyle, R-Star, […]
One move made by House Speaker Scott Bedke this session deserves praise: Bedke has made it easier for members of the public to visit their legislators. This is a big deal, maybe the biggest deal. Why? For the last couple of legislative sessions, House members and their offices have been under lock and key. If […]
