Media
Idaho’s economic malaise puts damper on 2009 bills
AP journalist John Miller summarizes the impact of economic conditions on state budgets and proposed bills to the Idaho Legislature.
Let’s Collaborate to Save Idaho’s Working Lands
An opinion column in the Idaho Statesman describes the economic and ecological benefits of private working lands in the state of Idaho (April, 2008).
Easements Could Bring Income Tax Credits
Farm Bureau article on the state income tax credit.
Hard-won Compromise Falls in Idaho House
Hard-won compromise falls in Idaho House
Jim Fisher
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Reprinted with permission
To most Idahoans, a long-sought agreement on land-use legislation by disparate groups from the Idaho Farm Bureau and Idaho Cattle Association to the Nature Conservancy and the Idaho Conservation League might appear too good to be true.
To three leaders of the Idaho House, [...]
Idaho Falls Register OpEd – Tax Credits
IDAHO FALLS POST REGISTER — Editorial Page
March 7, 2008
JEERS to Idaho House Republican leaders Mike Moyle of Star, Ken Roberts of Donnelly and Scott Bedke of Oakley. They imposed their petty prejudices and personal animosities on the House Revenue and Taxation Committee on Monday, effectively killing the Ranch, Farm and Forest Protection Act.
That measure would [...]
Ghost Dancers
Rocky Barker comments on 2008 Revenue and Taxaction Committee hearing outcome.
Public Supports Open Space
Dan Popkey, Idaho Statesman, reviews the public opinion poll regarding growth and open space.
