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Idaho Tax Commission releases state tax burden rankings
The Idaho State Tax Commission recently released its latest annual tax burden study and the findings confirm that Idaho is on the right...
Mar 26, 20254 min read
Washington lawmakers propose billions in new tax increases
The theme of the 2025 Legislative Sessions in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming has been pursuing record tax relief. The odd state out in this...
Mar 24, 20253 min read
Idaho ranks 15th in Reason’s Annual Highway Report, but authors urge caution on road and bridge spending
In its recently released “ 28th Annual Highway Report ,” the Reason Foundation ranked Idaho 15th in the nation when it comes to cost...
Mar 24, 20253 min read
The two sentence bill, and the call for school budget transparency
Idaho's state House has approved perhaps the simplest bill introduced this legislative session. The measure - House Bill 416, introduced by
Mar 21, 20252 min read
Improving the transparency and competitiveness of Montana’s taxes
States are in a fierce economic race for businesses and citizens to help grow their economies. Montana has been among the winners in this...
Mar 20, 20254 min read
State resolutions demand federal fiscal restraints
With the federal government facing a debt of $36 trillion and realizing that 49 out of 50 states have to balance their budgets,...
Mar 6, 20254 min read
Truth in Taxation proposed in Idaho to increase property tax transparency
Though Idaho doesn't have a statewide property tax, taxpayers would have a better understanding of their local property tax burden under...
Mar 5, 20253 min read
Idaho legislature adopts significant income tax savings
With a veto-proof majority in the House and Senate, Idaho lawmakers have sent to the Governor HB 40 to continue the state's impressive...
Mar 4, 20252 min read
Washington considers imposing mileage tax
Washington State lawmakers have once again introduced a pay-per-mile tax. HB 1921 and SB 5726 would impose a vehicle miles traveled tax...
Feb 25, 20254 min read
Montana Governor Gianforte highlights the need for additional income tax reduction
The mostly friendly state battle for tax competition and economic competitiveness is alive and well in our region. Except for some states...
Feb 6, 20252 min read
Property tax relief needed - but local spending is the issue
The proposed tax cuts keep coming in Idaho. First, we saw the introduction of one of the largest income tax cuts in state history. Then...
Jan 29, 20253 min read
Increased grocery tax credit proposed for Idaho
Purchasing food-related groceries in Idaho could soon become more affordable under a new bill introduced today. HB 61 (Food tax credits...
Jan 27, 20253 min read
Massive tax increase proposed for single-payer health care in Washington state
Here we go again. Some lawmakers in Washington state will just not give up on their quest for a state-run single-payer health care...
Jan 24, 20254 min read
One of largest income tax cuts in Idaho history proposed
Today's bill delivers more than $252M in tax cuts, starting with cutting individual and corporate income taxes to 5.3%.
Jan 23, 20253 min read
Is the Idaho legislative pay debate really about just 26 cents?
A 22% salary hike for legislators sounds large, until you start doing the math. In total, it represents just $534,135 in state spending, or
Jan 21, 20252 min read
Montana considers harm reduction tax bill for heated tobacco products
A new proposal in Montana would utilize what is referred to as a “harm reduction” principle to tier the tobacco tax rate depending on how...
Jan 17, 20252 min read
More tax relief is on the way for Idaho
You can take it to the bank – taxes will be cut again this year in Idaho. State leaders kicked off the 2025 Legislative Session by making...
Jan 9, 20252 min read
Fact check: No, not every cent of a state budget belongs to public schools
Medicaid expansion defunds public schools. Road construction defunds public schools. Fighting forest fires defunds public schools....
Jan 8, 20252 min read
Which state is the most taxpayer-friendly?
The Cowboy State has once again won the tax rodeo for having the most competitive tax structure according to the Tax Foundation. The Tax...
Dec 20, 20243 min read
Washington state's budget nightmare is its own fault
State legislators in Washington state have a big budget challenge ahead of them. If they want to know why, they should look in the...
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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