Democrats Respond to the Veto Override of House Bill 292 IDAHO CAPITOL – House and Senate Democrats are deeply disappointed that their Republican colleagues are unwilling to fight for meaningful property tax relief that does not have disastrous side effects. Legislators were presented with legislation that provided greater property tax cuts without jeopardizing school and infrastructure funding in the form …
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Idaho Democratic Lawmakers Comment on the Closure of Labor and Delivery Services at Bonner General Hospital IDAHO CAPITOL – Idaho Democratic lawmakers are saddened but not surprised by the announcement that Bonner General Health has made the “emotional and difficult decision to discontinue providing Obstetrical services at Bonner General Health…” Democratic House Leader Ilana Rubel: “This is what happens …
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Idaho Democrats Eager to Find Property Tax Solutions Benefitting Homeowners IDAHO CAPITOL – Democrats on the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee support Senate Bill 1111, with some reservations. S1111 creates a discount on property tax bills for homeowners, while raising applicant income limits and easing home value restrictions for circuit breaker eligibility. The circuit breaker is a property …
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