2024: Idaho reports $2.9 billion in individual income taxes revenue
Of the $8.3 billion in taxes collected by Idaho in 2024, 34.6%, or $2.9 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
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License taxes in Idaho rise 2.7% in 2024
In 2024, Idaho collected a total of $8.3 billion in state taxes, with $505.8 million coming from license taxes—an increase of 2.7% compared to the previous year.
NFIB Idaho comments on latest small business jobs report for March
NFIB Idaho State Director Suzanne Budge commented on new data showing persistent job openings among U.S. small businesses in March. The latest NFIB Jobs Report reveals continued hiring challenges despite slight declines from previous months.
Idaho one of 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Gem State Wire shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Idaho is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.
Idaho opens applications for $2 million specialty crop block grant program
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has opened the application process for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant.
Governor Little welcomes VA secretary Doug Collins; new Boise Veterans Home project moves forward
Governor Brad Little and U.S. Senator Jim Risch welcomed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins in Boise, underscoring Idaho’s partnership with the federal government to support veterans in the state. “Idaho is honored to host…
NFIB reports modest rise in small business optimism; taxes remain top concern
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported a slight increase in its Small Business Optimism Index for December, rising by 0.5 points to reach 99.5.
I-84 closure planned next weekend for flyover ramp construction near Nampa
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will close eastbound Interstate 84 between Garrity (Exit 38) and Ten Mile (Exit 42) from January 16 at 10 p.m. until January 19 at 5 a.m. During this period, eastbound drivers will exit and re-enter the…
Idaho among 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Gem State Wire shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Idaho is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.