As we enter the home stretch of the 2020 Legislative Session, two issues remain unresolved for counties: how to fund Medicaid expansion and how to provide property tax relief. I’m personally meeting with members of the House and Senate on both issues as stakeholders strive to find a path forward that addresses legislative concerns while …
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As most of you are no doubt aware, property taxes dominated the legislative calendar last week. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee held a three-day hearing to consider House Bill 409 (property tax freeze). During the hearing, the committee heard testimony from taxpayers primarily from Ada and Canyon Counties supporting H0409 and city, county, and …
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I want to thank those of you who took the time to travel to Boise last week and attend IAC’s annual Midwinter Legislative Conference. During the course of the week we heard from Governor Little, legislative leadership, and legislators chairing committees germane to county government. I hope each of you were able to have meaningful …
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