February 26th Edition...

How would property tax repeal work?
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee on Feb. 16 unanimously allowed to move forward a plan to phase out the personal property tax over a period of years, starting with a sizable exemption up front.

Realtors want state to define scope of services
The House Business Committee has passed an Idaho Association of Realtors bill to make sure real estate firms present and explain offers to their clients. If it ultimately becomes law, the bill would block home owners who want to pay a real estate agent only to list a home in the Multiple Listing Service, with no other services required.

Shows effort, but needs improvement
The Corporation for Enterprise Development recently issued its annual Development Report Card for the States, a measure of each state’s economic health and development efforts.

The Property Problem
The personal property tax is one of the most onerous problems for Idaho business, said Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry President Alex LaBeau.

A conversation with founder of es/drake — Focus

Bid Briefs

Board wants ‘GARVEE’ program on fast track

Building Permits

Business Briefs

CONTRACTS

CORRECTION

GARVEE roads contract connected to 2003

Idaho employees of failed Nevada 1031 business say something wasn’t right

MobileDataforce picked for project

Not your father’s advertising — Focus

Payette newspaper named one of best in the country

Picketing union actually good for moto business

Plan would split Idaho Commerce & Labor Department

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