ARTICLES BY SANDY PATANO/SPECIAL TO THE PRESS

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State tax incentives that really do work

As conservatives, we know that government doesn’t create jobs, but it can create a favorable (or unfavorable) environment for businesses to grow and succeed. We also know that states compete against each other for businesses and jobs, using every tool at their disposal. A fundamental question is should Idaho compete …

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Mental health scorecard can help guide voters

If you were injured in a car accident, would you ask the ambulance driver to take you to jail or to the hospital? Clearly, we would all choose medical attention. When mental illness is part of the crisis situation, however, the choices in Idaho haven’t been so clear-cut until recently.

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