Vote Heather Scott

There is a reason Heather Scott has been in the cross hairs of the local liberal mob: She’s doing her job! She has been effective in helping to halt the erosion of personal liberties and constitutional rights here in North Idaho. Throwing good money after bad will not fix any broken system. She understands the necessary changes will be painful for all of us in the short term. She understands the need to resolve issues without continuing to flog the property owners and the small businesses with evermore burdensome regulations, taxes and fees. If you want balanced and reasonable solutions, you must vote for Heather Scott.

The future is bright for Idaho

District 1 legislators discuss issues, concerns

We must focus on shared heath care goals

As Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, I have worked with colleagues on a number of bipartisan health care solutions, ranging from mental health improvements to comprehensive telehealth coverage for seniors and working families. These solutions were also fiscally responsible and reduced the deficit by billions of dollars. Bringing Idaho commonsense to Congress, we can advance additional reforms that improve health care access, affordability and choice for all Americans if my congressional colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the Biden Administration focus on the policies we all support.

Idaho taxpayers could see a one-time property tax reduction

BONNERS FERRY — The city of Bonners Ferry and Boundary County are among the 82 cities and counties which submitted letters of intent to participate in Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act plan.

‘Taxpayers are asking for relief’: Three property tax bills unveiled in Idaho Legislature

The Idaho Legislature’s House Revenue and Taxation Committee introduced a trio of new property tax bills on Thursday morning in an effort to address one of the top priorities facing Idahoans.

City workshops LOT for general fund

The Bonners Ferry City Council plans to put a 1% local option tax on the ballot on taxable goods up to $1,000, before voters, but has yet to vote on the proposed tax. The LOT would be for a term of 10 years and would fund fire protection, roads, buildings, grounds, law enforcement and capital operation expenses for the three departments as well as property tax relief.

The IRS needs more carrots rather than sticks

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins has “urged” Congress to reallocate some of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) enforcement funding to better taxpayer services and modernize IRS systems because the slug of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding “disproportionately” favored enforcement. Her argument is persuasive:

Bonners Ferry woman almost victim of scam

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Bill would enhance Stand Your Ground laws

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

Latest state legislature News by Rep. Heather Scott

Grocery Tax repeal Bill Denied by Committee Chairman:

Elgar is for the working class

To the Editor:

Partisan expediency must not be prioritized over genuine solution to farm labor shortage

Although efforts to reach an agreement on federal legislation to address the growing farm labor crisis have not yet succeeded, it is important to understand the recent history of negotiations as we go forward. We made considerable progress, but ultimately there was no “deal” on the table that could possibly have gotten 60 votes in the U.S. Senate and provided an effective and lasting solution for agricultural employers.

Advocating for rural Idaho schools

The federal government is responsible for the impact of federal land ownership on local communities. Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination (SRS) Act payments are one way the federal government contributes to meeting this responsibility. Congress must extend the SRS program this year to avoid any lapse in payments as we continue to work toward the goal of a permanent solution that alleviates uncertainty for Idaho counties.

Child care crisis deepens

United Way of North Idaho seeks solutions via private, public connections

While the federal poverty level for a family of four in 2019 was $25,750, the average bare-minimum cost of living for a family in Idaho, according to the ALICE Household Survival Budget, was just over $63,000.

Saddling Idahoans with student loan cancellation is irresponsible, unaffordable

The higher education system warrants careful review as rising tuition costs and the amount of student loans disbursed for education saddle students and graduates with financial difficulties. But, placing the burden of our nation’s outstanding student loan debt on taxpayers, including Idahoans who have worked hard to pay back their loans, is irresponsible and unaffordable. Student loan relief is not free; it must be paid for in part by the overwhelming majority of Americans who do not benefit but are impacted by record-high inflation. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates all of President Biden’s student loan policies may cost taxpayers as much as $1.4 trillion.

Texting scam reported

BONNERS FERRY — There’s a new scam circulating around Boundary County that involves residents’ cell phones.

Heather Scott

Heather Scott answers questions for voters for the Bonners Ferry Herald's Voters' Guide.

Scammers are on a mission to con military personnel

Spokane, Wash. — May 19, 2016 — On Saturday the country will celebrate Armed Forces Day by coming together and thanking military members for their service. This is a time to honor service members for their sacrifice and show them our support. Better Business Bureau serving the Northwest is an advocate for these men and women and would like to remind them that they are often easy targets for scammers.

Making progress on the plan

In the coming weeks, we will focus on infrastructure improvements.

Idaho AG warns against buying pets over the internet

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans to avoid buying pets over the internet. Over the past year, his Consumer Protection Division has experienced an increase in complaints about scam websites that advertise puppies and kittens, particularly popular and hard-to-find breeds.