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Boise, Idaho ~ Boise, Idaho - In a move to provide much-needed relief to Idaho families, Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 231 into law today. The bill increases the grocery tax credit for Idaho families to $155 per year.
Governor Little, along with House and Senate leaders, expressed their support for the bill and its impact on Idaho families. In a statement, Governor Little acknowledged the challenges faced by families due to rising costs of goods under the current economic policies of the Biden administration. He emphasized the importance of providing tax relief to help families save money and meet their household needs.
House Speaker Mike Moyle also praised the bill, stating that giving back the people's money is always a top priority in the Idaho Legislature. He further highlighted the significance of providing relief on basic needs such as food.
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Echoing similar sentiments, Senate Pro Tem Kelly Anthon stated that they have heard from Idahoans about their need for relief on grocery costs and that this bill addresses that need. He also noted that in recent years, the state has already returned $4.6 billion in tax cuts through various measures such as property taxes, income taxes, and taxes on businesses.
The passing of House Bill 231 was met with broad support from both chambers of the Idaho Legislature. With this year's historic tax cuts, it is expected that this number will only increase.
The signing of House Bill 231 is seen as a positive step towards providing much-needed relief to hardworking Idaho families. As Governor Little stated, it sends a strong signal to these families that their needs are being taken care of while also ensuring that the state's budget remains balanced as required by the Idaho Constitution.
Governor Little, along with House and Senate leaders, expressed their support for the bill and its impact on Idaho families. In a statement, Governor Little acknowledged the challenges faced by families due to rising costs of goods under the current economic policies of the Biden administration. He emphasized the importance of providing tax relief to help families save money and meet their household needs.
House Speaker Mike Moyle also praised the bill, stating that giving back the people's money is always a top priority in the Idaho Legislature. He further highlighted the significance of providing relief on basic needs such as food.
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Echoing similar sentiments, Senate Pro Tem Kelly Anthon stated that they have heard from Idahoans about their need for relief on grocery costs and that this bill addresses that need. He also noted that in recent years, the state has already returned $4.6 billion in tax cuts through various measures such as property taxes, income taxes, and taxes on businesses.
The passing of House Bill 231 was met with broad support from both chambers of the Idaho Legislature. With this year's historic tax cuts, it is expected that this number will only increase.
The signing of House Bill 231 is seen as a positive step towards providing much-needed relief to hardworking Idaho families. As Governor Little stated, it sends a strong signal to these families that their needs are being taken care of while also ensuring that the state's budget remains balanced as required by the Idaho Constitution.
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