State of Idaho
Recent News About State of Idaho
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Analysis: Idaho one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Gem State Wire shows that Idaho is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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EDA awards $975,000 in grants for economic development projects in Idaho in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued two grants totaling $975,000 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Idaho.
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Idaho’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers contributed 18% of income in Idaho. How does this compare to historical figures?
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5 basketball players from Idaho to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Post Falls has the most players of any city representing Idaho in the tournament.
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Idaho has 9 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Meridian has the most players of any city representing Idaho in the tournament.
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Idaho ranks 28th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 18% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 18% of income in Idaho—ranking it the 24th least dependent among U.S. states.
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Idaho ranks 45th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,187 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Idaho received an average of $10,187 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in the nation.
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Analysis: Idaho among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Gem State Wire shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Idaho is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Idaho: Residents received $3.46 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.2% of income in Idaho, providing an average of $1,787 per capita to residents.
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Idaho: Medicare dependency reached 4.1% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.1% of income in Idaho, providing an average of $2,308 per capita to residents.
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Idaho: Social Security made up 6.5% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.5% of income in Idaho, providing an average of $3,654 per capita to residents.
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Idaho: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.1% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Idaho, providing an average of $1,172 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Idaho among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Gem State Wire shows that Idaho is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: Idaho ranks 45th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $975,000
In 2023, Idaho received $975,000 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 45th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Idaho one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Gem State Wire shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Idaho is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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In Idaho, 41 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Idaho registered 41 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Idaho receives 1 EDA grant totaling $125,000 for technical assistance in 2023
Idaho received one grant totaling $125,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Idaho receives 1 EDA grant totaling $850,000 for planning in 2023
Idaho received one grant totaling $850,000 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: Idaho one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Gem State Wire shows that Idaho is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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Idaho's license tax revenue up 13.7% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Idaho collected $141 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.