Gem State Wire

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Idaho in the week ending June 24, making up less than 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Idaho.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Idaho during week June 17

Idaho's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

57 people in 65-74 age group in Idaho are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 57 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 17.

184 deaths in Idaho in week ending July 1

There were 184 deaths in Idaho in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Idaho's combined tax revenues up 32.4% from Q1 to Q2 2023

Idaho collected $2.2 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the second quarter of 2023.

CDC reports 14 deaths among Idaho Hispanics in week ending July 1

There were 14 Hispanic people who died in Idaho in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

VA provides 7.6% fewer home purchase loans in Idaho in Q2 2023

There were 484 VA home purchases in Idaho in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $202.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Q2 2023: Idaho's combined tax revenues up 32.4% since Q1 2023

Idaho collected $2.2 billion in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Idaho during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Idaho in the week ending June 24, making up less than 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Idaho.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Idaho increases from Q1 to Q2

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Idaho during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $428,237, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Week ending June 17 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Idaho

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 35 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 17.

VA provides 484 home purchase loans in Idaho in Q2 2023

There were 484 VA home purchase loans issued in Idaho in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $202.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Crapo, Risch Commend SCOTUS Decision on Biden’s Unfair Student Loan Scheme

By Gem State Wire Report | Jul 1, 2023

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) commended the Supreme Court’s final ruling on President Biden’s student loan “forgiveness” scheme, which would transfer up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrow onto taxpayers.

Risch, Crapo Commend SCOTUS Decision on Biden’s Unfair Student Loan Scheme

By Gem State Wire Report | Jul 1, 2023

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) June 30 commended the Supreme Court’s final ruling on President Biden’s student loan “forgiveness” scheme, which would transfer up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrow onto taxpayers.

58 people die in Idaho from heart disease in week ending June 24

There were 58 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Idaho during the week ending June 24, a 21.6% decrease from the previous week.

VA Purchase Loans in Idaho average $418,168 for Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Idaho in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $418,168, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Tax revenue analysis: Idaho collects $868 million million in sales and gross receipt in Q1

Idaho collected $868 million in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Idaho declines from Q1 to Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Idaho in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $418,168, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

58 people die from diseases of the heart in Idaho during week ending June 24

There were 58 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Idaho in the week ending June 24, making up 17.9% of total deaths by all causes in Idaho.

Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Idaho