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Bob Pishue
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Join date: Jan 17, 2026
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Feb 1, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Utah’s “bull manure” plan to increase gas prices in Idaho not well received - likely unconstitutional
"This is taxation without representation- something we fought a war over 250 years ago. I hope that Utah’s leaders realize that these dependencies run both ways, and as dependent as Idaho is on Utah for motor fuels, Utah is dependent on Idaho for water. I hope we don’t have to enter a cycle of mutual exploitation. I hope we can remain good friends and partners.”
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Dec 16, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Ada County Highway District increases impact fees by 66%
Ada County officials have significantly increased development impact fees to pay for transportation projects, passing an ordinance to charge
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Sep 10, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Cost for Seattle’s Sound Transit rail program balloons to $185 billion - $55,000 per person within the tax district
The latest bad news is on top of numerous cost overruns and delays associated with the Sound Move, and ST2 plans. With approximately 3.4 million people in the district, the new cost estimates equate to about $55,000 for every man, woman, and child within the district.
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