$64 million “Leading Idaho” business tax cut bill signed in Fruitland
| At Henggeler Packing Company in Fruitland, and accompanied by members of the Idaho Legislature, I signed House Bill 450 into law, providing an estimated $64 million in unemployment insurance tax cuts for Idaho businesses over the next two years. Businesses of all sizes, especially our small businesses, are the backbone of our way of life. I am so pleased that Idaho businesses will be able to keep more of what they earn with the passage of our LEADING IDAHO business tax cut bill! In 2020, Idaho strengthened its unemployment insurance trust fund, making it one of the most solvent funds in the country. Doing so led to a $200 million tax cut for Idaho businesses. With my signature of House Bill 450, the lower rates are locked in for the next two years.Henggeler Packing hosts Fruitland visit by Gov. Brad Little FRUITLAND – Gov. Brad Little paid a visit to Payette County on Friday, as he visited the Henggeler Packing Company’s facility to sign House Bill 450 into law. Several local dignitaries were present to witness the bill signing event, including… Read more www.argusobserver.com READ MORELeading Idaho paves the way for summer transportation projects  I appreciate the work of the Idaho Transportation Board, ITD, and the Idaho Legislature for acting quickly to put this money to work with projects that will benefit the state.These are the LEADING IDAHOprojects selected for construction starting this summer that will modernize aging infrastructure, improve safety, and reduce congestion: • I-86/I-15 System Interchange in Pocatello/Chubbuck;• I-90 and State Highway 41 (SH-41) interchange in Post Falls;• State Highway 16 (SH-16) from Interstate 84 to Chinden Boulevard; and• US 20/26 from SH-16 to Interstate 84 in the Treasure Valley.LEARN MOREAG Wasden and I call on Inslee to stop fuel tax on IdahoansIdaho state leaders speak out on Washington legislation… If the legislation passes, Washington would add a new tax for fuel going out of state. Places like Idaho and Oregon would be impacted. BOISE, Idaho – There is growing frustration at the statehouse over a piece of legislation, nothing new on that… Read more www.ktvb.com Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and I sent a letter to Washington Governor Jay Inslee last week calling on him to step in and stop Washington’s dangerous proposals to increase the cost of fuel for Idahoans. Democrats in the Washington Legislature are pushing a package of bills that would tax fuel shipped from Washington to Idaho and other western states. During a time when inflation is soaring at historic levels, we ask Inslee to step in and do what he can to stop these harmful proposals. Now is not the time for our states to turn on each other with excise tax proposals that dampen our economy and increase costs for everyone. All Americans should be able to access reliable, affordable fuel to help grow our shared economy. Any increase in energy costs or gas prices will damage both our states. READ THE FULL LETTERVIDEO: The Tale of Two BudgetsWhile D.C. digs the country into massive debt, Idaho leads the way with a record budget surplus. Watch “The Tale of Two Budgets,” and see why Idaho is leading the way in fiscal responsibility!In the Community  I met with nurses and nursing students — like these Boise State University students — from around Idaho during Nurses Day at the Capitol!   February 19, 2022, marked the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 — allowing for Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Idaho’s Day of Remembrance Proclamation recognizes the injustice of the internment camps and the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of all. |
