Feb 12, 2024 | Breaking News, Idaho Money, Policy Analysis
Huge Conservative Victory this week in the Idaho Senate! A big part of the 2024 legislative session these past 5 weeks has been the fight over how to set Idaho’s government spending. Idaho has grown government spending 54% over the last 4 years. For...
Oct 26, 2023 | Herndon's Editorial, Idaho Money, Policy Analysis
Spend, Spend, Spend. We all know that the United States Congress, which has the power of the federal purse, is totally out of control with their spending. It seems like we just passed $30 trillion in US National debt, yet I just checked the US national debt...
Sep 21, 2022 | Idaho Money, Legislative News, Policy Analysis
Tax Relief and lowering taxes. Gas Tax. Did you know every time you fill up your car with gas you are paying 32 cents per gallon in Idaho tax on gasoline? An additional tax of 1 cent per gallon on fuel in Idaho pays for clean water. You are also paying 18.4 cents per...
Jan 24, 2022 | Idaho Money
Idaho Does Not Technically Have A Budget Surplus. Shocking, I know. This past week the Idaho House passed a bill that will lower very slightly the income tax rate because the governor anticipates a $1.9 billion budget “surplus” this year. House Bill...