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Join me for Sine Die Sushi Night!

Apr 7, 2013 No Comments ›› merp

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="346"] Mat serving up Sushi in September![/caption] Hey everyone! Come celebrate the end of the session with me at Superb Sushi Downtown. Join me on April 17th any time from 5-9PM. Stop in for a quick visit or stay as long as you like! We'll chat about the legislature, plans for the summer and what I am ...

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Vote YES on HB38 & support the ORIGINAL Water Plan

Mar 2, 2013 Comments Off merp

The Idaho Board of Water Resources is charged with setting a vision and creating a water plan that works for every Idahoan. The last water plan was accepted in 1997, and since then Idaho has grown significantly changing how water is allocated. Additionally, Idaho's climate is changing, and water storage needs will continue to change ...

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Gun Safety & Personal Responsibility

Jan 7, 2013 Comments Off merp

Discussing responsible gun ownership in Idaho is important, because Idahoan’s believe in healthy families and safe communities. We are hunters and sportsman, who believe in the values of gun ownership. As an outfitter and a guide, I have worked in environments where guns were essential for safety from grizzly bears. At the same time, my ...

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Personal Property Tax Issues

Dec 24, 2012 Comments Off merp

The personal property tax is a business tax that allows the state to tax any moveable property/assets used in a business including, furniture, computers, tables, beer glasses, etc. This tax is extremely old and, according to the Idaho Tax Commission's History of Property Tax, appears to have existed since the beginning of statehood and was formally defined ...

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Education Reform Part Deux – Proposition 1 might be back.

Dec 24, 2012 Comments Off merp

After Idaho voters soundly rejected the Luna Laws on November 6th, the Idaho School Board Association has announced that they will carry the equivalent bill to Proposition 1. According to their web page, negotiations between the school boards and teachers have gone smoothly, but they still want major changes in the way negotiations occur. The most ...

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