Morning News: How A Utility’s Tax Fight Could Impact Idaho Residents

Corrections company makes pitch for private jail the county would lease – “The Kootenai County commissioners were cautiously optimistic on Wednesday after hearing a jail planning company’s proposal to build a new, privately-funded jail.” Coeur d’Alene Press

Fed Stimulus Expected, But Remedy May Not Be Right – “Federal Reserve policymakers are meeting in Washington, trying to decide whether — and exactly how — to boost the sluggish economy. Many analysts are expecting the Fed to take action, but they’re also beginning to question whether another stimulus program will have any effect.” NPR

Utility’s tax fight may hit Idaho residents – “Property taxpayers could have to repay up to $11.6 million in disputed taxes to utilities, if the Idaho Supreme Court backs a power company’s contention that state appraisers improperly inflated the value of the company’s property.” Associated Press