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Coalition to broaden transit tax proposal (access required)

by Brad Carlson
Published: October 15,2007
Time posted: 1:00 am

Using a local-option sales tax to fund public transit should be done only if the tax also could fund roadways, Coalition for Regional Public Transportation members agreed.That’s the thrust of draft legislation that the coalition plans to propose to the Idaho Legislature session that starts in January.Many coalition members said it stands a better chance ...



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MARKETPLACE

C-store chain Stinker buying instead of building

By Brad Carlson

Boise-based Stinker Stores Inc. in mid-January grew its chain of convenience stores to 50 units by acquiring what had been a Chevron-branded store at the northwest corner of Cole and Ustick roads, Boise. Terry Debban was the seller.

COUNTERPOINT

Promises and perils of furloughs

By Michael Tomlin

It seems like a magic bullet. Out of payroll money? Just furlough some folks and the money comes back to you. That is the University of Idaho’s plan, and they are not alone.


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