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The governor’s office says there was a math error at the Idaho Transportation Department in calculating the revenue raised by his new vehicle registration fee proposal, and it actually will raise $10 million less than originally thought. Instead of $43.7 million after three years, “The actual figure is closer to $33.4 million after three years,” said Jon Hanian, press secretary for Gov. Butch Otter. “So it’s about a $10 million difference.” That means the combination of the registration fee hike bill and the new gas tax increase bill brings in $95 million more for road work after three years, rather than $105.3 million, Hanian said. “It was a math error that was discovered last night. It’s unfortunate - they just miscalculated.” He said, “We’re getting that corrected and fixed, with the real figure.”
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Sisyphus on March 18 at 11:01 a.m.
How ironic that the consequences of cutting education budgets rears its ugly head on this issue.
ace_joker on March 18 at 11:51 a.m.
Can’t do math.
Can’t spend the bond money they already have.
Can’t manage the projects they’ve already started.
By all means, give them more money and projects to mismanage. While you’re at it, punish the employees at the rest of the agencies, especially the ones charged with educating your children and protecting you and your family.