State revenue officials keep watchful eye on tax checkoffs

Jerry Sonnenberg

Are some charities pumping up donations via tax forms to stay viable?

Lawmaker says DOW easement purchases could put a dent in general fund

Jerry Sonnenberg

These acquisitions were not a good use of sportsman’s dollars. I felt the DOW was overpaying for the access.

Could land acquired for wildlife ding local schools, state’s taxpayers?

Jerry Sonnenberg

“When we take this amount of land off of the public tax rolls, when we’re struggling in the state to meet our funding obligations, … we have to back-fill…”

Panel approves new building fees for Western State students

Jerry Sonnenberg

“The student vote was such a slim margin—less than 20 votes—and I’m not sure that these construction costs should be imposed on students who may or may not benefit from the new buildings”

From the plow to the table: Bill would create food “advisory council”

Jerry Sonnenberg

“It’s important to get all the stakeholders…to address issues such as promoting locally grown foods, and healthy food choices for school children”

Horses get a helping hand from legislative panel

Jerry Sonnenberg

“Horses are a part of our Western heritage and deserve to be cared for and respected.”

Commercial rafters win a round over landowners in House

Jerry Sonnenberg

“The rafting industry is an established industry. Landowners have established rights. We have to find a way to coexist.”