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• Russell: Lawsuit over Idaho’s secret tax deals deferred

  January 30, 2011 in Idaho on Page B3 BOISE – A lawsuit over secret tax deals has been dropped for now, but backers say it’s just to await legislative action. Rep. Shirley Ringo, D-Moscow, has introduced legislation to …

• Lawsuit over tax deals over, but new one follows

  November 20, 2010 in Idaho on Page B2 BOISE – An Idaho judge has “reluctantly” granted the state of Idaho’s motion to dismiss Rep. Shirley Ringo’s lawsuit over secret tax deals for lack of standing, but a new …

• Lawsuit over tax deals tossed, new one filed

  November 19, 2010 in Idaho An Idaho judge has “reluctantly” granted the state of Idaho’s motion to dismiss Rep. Shirley Ringo’s lawsuit over secret tax deals for lack of standing, but a new version of … 1

• Teachers union says secret deals erode schools

  November 9, 2010 in Idaho on Page A5 BOISE – Three education groups are seeking to join Rep. Shirley Ringo, D-Moscow, in her lawsuit over secret tax deals by the state Tax Commission, saying the alleged deals are … 2

• Ed groups join lawsuit over Idaho tax deals

    November 8, 2010 in Idaho Three education groups are seeking to join Rep. Shirley Ringo, D-Moscow, in her lawsuit over secret tax deals at the state Tax Commission, saying the alleged deals are causing education … 1

• Democratic lawmaker: ‘Professionalize’ Idaho’s tax panel

  September 22, 2010 in Idaho on Page A10 BOISE - Idaho Rep. Wendy Jaquet plans to introduce sweeping legislation to reform Idaho’s state Tax Commission, shifting it from an agency run by four full-time political appointees to one …

• Reforms proposed for Idaho tax agency

  September 21, 2010 in Idaho Idaho Rep. Wendy Jaquet plans to introduce sweeping legislation to reform Idaho’s state Tax Commission, shifting it from an agency run by four full-time political appointees to one run by … 1

• New tax deals cost Idaho millions

  September 15, 2010 in Idaho on Page A1 BOISE – Idaho stands to lose more than $75 million from tax compromises that are now in the works, according to a group of whistleblowers who are current and former …

• Pending tax deals could cost Idaho $75 million

    September 14, 2010 in Idaho Idaho stands to lose more than $75 million just from tax compromises that are now in the works, according to a group of whistleblowers who are current and former employees … 1

• More secret tax deals alleged in Idaho

  July 30, 2010 in Idaho Three more longtime senior employees of the Idaho State Tax Commission have come forward with sworn statements charging that secret tax deals were offered to those with political influence, and … 2

• Idaho says Ringo can’t sue over secret tax deals

    July 9, 2010 in Idaho Idaho’s initial response to Moscow Rep. Shirley Ringo’s lawsuit over secret tax deals: She can’t do that. The state has filed a motion to dismiss the case, saying Ringo lacks … 1

• Secret tax deals targeted in Idaho

  June 8, 2010 in Idaho on Page A5 BOISE – A North Idaho legislator has filed a lawsuit against the state over secret tax deals that allegedly allowed some wealthy and politically connected taxpayers to get millions in …

• Lawsuit challenges secret Idaho tax deals

  June 7, 2010 in Idaho A North Idaho legislator has filed a lawsuit against the state over secret tax deals that allegedly allowed some wealthy and politically connected taxpayers to get millions in breaks. Those … 1

• Bill calls for transparency in tax deals

  February 19, 2009 in Idaho on Page A6 BOISE – Idaho’s state Tax Commission would be required to hold additional hearings on secret tax deals exposed by a whistle-blower and submit annual reports on them to the governor …