In what's long been considered something of a warmup for the legislative session, the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho will hold its annual conference on Dec. 1, inviting business and government leaders, taxpayers and others to hear a series of presentations about federal, state and local government finances, the impact of a slower-growing economy over the next 10 years, and the outlook for this year's legislative session; typically, about 300 people attending, including numerous legislators. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Boise Centre, Summit Auditorium. The conference, which includes a luncheon featuring Lt. Gov. Brad Little, is open to all, but costs $100 for non-ATI members, or $50 for the luncheon only; there's more info here.