A stronger future for Idahoans

My goal since being elected has been to serve my fellow Idahoans by protecting your autonomy and making sure you, not an overreaching federal government, can keep more of your hard-earned money to build your dreams. The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act prevents the largest tax hike in U.S. history, provides additional tax relief and permanently extends critical business provisions that will drive a stronger economy you deserve.

Legislative session sees changes in education, taxes

District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes from Boise column.

Legislative session sees changes in education, taxes

District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes from Boise column.

People can donate directly to schools, receive equal tax credit in return

Under a new state program, individuals and businesses can make donations directly to School District 6 and, in turn, receive a corresponding tax credit for the same amount of the donation.

Consumer borrowing advances solid 3.6% in July, second gain

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer borrowing rose by a solid 3.6% in July, the second monthly gain after the coronavrius pandemic had sent borrowing down sharply in the previous three months.

AmEx profits plunge as travel spending comes to a standstill

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Express' fourth-quarter profits dropped by 39%, the credit card giant said Friday, as the pandemic's deep impacts on travel, entertainment and dining dramatically impacted the company's results.

AmEx profits plunge as travel spending comes to a standstill

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Express' fourth-quarter profits dropped by 39%, the credit card giant said Friday, as the pandemic's deep impacts on travel, entertainment and dining dramatically impacted the company's results.

AmEx profits plunge as travel spending comes to a standstill

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Express' fourth-quarter profits dropped by 39%, the credit card giant said Friday, as the pandemic's deep impacts on travel, entertainment and dining dramatically impacted the company's results.

AmEx profits plunge as travel spending comes to a standstill

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Express' fourth-quarter profits dropped by 39%, the credit card giant said Friday, as the pandemic's deep impacts on travel, entertainment and dining dramatically impacted the company's results.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Man guilty of giving escort employer credit card sentenced

CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois man who claims his 2012 divorce prompted him to go on a binge that included alcohol, prostitutes and giving a woman his corporate credit card used to finance an opulent lifestyle and rack up millions of dollars in debt was sentenced Thursday to prison.

Man guilty of giving escort employer credit card sentenced

CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois man who claims his 2012 divorce prompted him to go on a binge that included alcohol, prostitutes and giving a woman his corporate credit card used to finance an opulent lifestyle and rack up millions of dollars in debt was sentenced Thursday to prison.

Cougar Golf Classic takes place June 4

MOSES LAKE — Washington State University's Athletic Foundation and the Grant County Cougar Club are hosting the 2007 Toyota Moses Lake Cougar Golf Classic on Monday, June 4, at the Moses Lake Golf Club.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Moses Lake woman charged with theft, forgery

Allegedly stole $35,000 from family business

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman allegedly stole about $35,000 from her family’s business.

UI Extension to host bark beetle field day

“Bark Beetle Field Day” to be held June 30 in Coeur d’Alene

Tax-Aide volunteers sought

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Approaching its 50th year, Tax-Aide offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service. Tax-Aide volunteers make a difference in their communities by assisting many older, lower-income taxpayers who might otherwise miss out on the credits and deductions they’ve earned.

University hosting bark beetle field day on June 30

“Bark Beetle Field Day” to be held June 30th in Coeur d’Alene

Robbery suspect indicted

PONDERAY — An Alaska man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for robbing Horizon Credit Union on July 7, according to U.S. District Court records.

Man sentenced for gun incident

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man accused of firing a pistol toward a woman during a domestic dispute has been given a suspended sentence and credit for time served, court records show.