Morning News: Idaho Lawmakers Briefed On Budget, The Business Of Politics, Housing Prices On The Rise

Lawmakers Worry over $2.7 Billion Budget – “The 2013 Idaho Legislature hasn’t yet convened, but lawmakers are already thinking about the continuing costs to run the state. On Monday, legislators met in Burley for an interim meeting of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee. At the meeting, JFAC members heard updates on agency requests for fiscal year 2014, as well as revenue projections.” Times-News

Why your house is worth more (or less) – “Home prices are on the rise again, a key index released Tuesday morning confirmed, with housing values up 0.44 percent in 20 major cities in July, as measured by the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index.” The Washington Post

Politics good business for the Treasure Valley – “In a few weeks, political campaigns will increase the number of products running through Treasure Valley Litho’s presses by 50 percent. For about a three-week period, owner Chris Haechrel said, the company will crank out postcards and brochures for all kinds of local candidates. Haechrel may hire extra people to keep up with demand.” Idaho Statesman