Candidates talk economy, Medicaid expansion
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When the four commissioner hopefuls were asked about how to promote economic development in the county, LaFortune said commissioners should consider placing a larger funding emphasis on infrastructure, especially high-speed internet. LaFortune said she hears too many stories of small businesses trying unsuccessfully to locate in rural
Johnson, who sits on the
"Government is in the way," Johnson said.
Scott said he would like to see more small businesses in
McGraw, an incumbent, said the
All four commissioner candidates said they support Idaho Proposition 2, which, if passed in November, would expand Medicaid eligibility to certain Idahoans.
Scott said the money the county saves as a result of Medicaid expansion could be put to better use.
"I think it's going to be beneficial for all Idahoans," Scott said.
Johnson said he "begrudgingly" supports Proposition 2.
"My concern is be careful of the unforeseen consequences of Prop. 2," Johnson said. "It sounds really good. From the county level, I have to support it."
He said if the county can get
"But the little voice inside of me says just be careful what you wish for," Johnson said.
LaFortune said the proposition would not only support thousands of Idahoans but bring back
Johnson owns Johnson Excavation Services in
McGraw has served as a
Bieghler said she has owned a restaurant in
Gottschalk said she works for
Assessor
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