Morning News: How The Expiring Bush Tax Cuts Would Impact Top Earners, Dynamis Uses Taxpayer Money For New Computers

For High Earners, Expiring Tax Cuts Would Hit Hard – “If the Bush-era tax cuts are allowed to expire, the majority of Americans will see their taxes rise. Those who will see the largest increase are the wealthy.” NPR

Dynamis used county money to buy Macs, pay consultants – “Ada County paid $2 million to Dynamis Energy to design a state-of-the-art plant that would turn trash into electricity at the Ada County landfill. Commissioner Sharon Ullman assured taxpayers and critics that the design contract complied with state law, that the county was paying for design plans that Dynamis would buy back, and that the county had collateral against a possible default.” Idaho Statesman

As Christmas approaches, some Treasure Valley stores boost seasonal hiring over ’11 – “Some Boise retail stores are planning to hire more seasonal sales associates this year than last, marking a return to a more-normal cycle of holiday hiring. “ Idaho Statesman