Episode 54: The House calls for a tax cut

Clark Corbin | 02/03/2017

Welcome to episode 54 of the Extra Credit podcast.

This week, we break down the Idaho House’s $51 million tax cut proposal and the ongoing debate between prioritizing education funding and cutting taxes. Plus, a rundown of all the week’s education headlines from the Statehouse.

Be sure to check back next week for another new episode of Extra Credit.

Clark Corbin

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