Represntative Carlos Bilbao

Perhaps the Idaho Department of commerce didnt't get the memo about the states's sliding economy and the need to cut state budgets. For almost a month, legislators have been trying to make ends meet on a budget. With declining revenues coming into the state, there is little choice but to make cuts in education, health and welfare and other worthwhile programs...read more

In the last two weeks, legislators have heard testimony from a lot of economic experts who have been telling us how bad things are and they have presented a lot of charts and graphics to illustrate their points

I certainly paid close attention to the testimony, along with my other legislative colleagues. But to me, the advice I pay closest attention to comes from the people of District 11 where...read more