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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Idaho increases from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Gem State Wire | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Idaho during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $431,215, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Which type of Idaho companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Gem State Wire | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted eight inspections at eight Food and Cosmetics companies from Idaho in the first quarter of 2024.

America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Idaho voter rolls

By Gem State Wire | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

Breaking Down Idaho's Pension Contributions: $775,583 collected in 2022

By Gem State Wire | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Idaho had received $775,583 in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Analysis: Idaho among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Gem State Wire | Jun 20, 2024

Idaho is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Gem State Wire found.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Idaho declines from 2022 to 2023

By Gem State Wire | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Idaho in the fiscal year 2023 was $424,296, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Idaho increases from 2021 to 2022

By Gem State Wire | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Idaho in the fiscal year 2022 was $438,755, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Earnings on Idaho's public pension investments increase to $430,095 in 2022

By Gem State Wire | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Idaho public pensions went up from $370,076 in 2021 to $430,095 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Idaho counts 1 bank failure since 2012 amid national trend

By Gem State Wire | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in Idaho.

American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Gem State Wire | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Idaho legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

Analysis: Idaho among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Gem State Wire | Jun 6, 2024

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.