Gem State Wire

Average VA home loan amount in Alabama for Q1 totals $393,645

By Gem State Wire | Mar 31, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Idaho during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $393,645, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Idaho collects $130 million in license tax revenue in Q4

By Gem State Wire | Mar 30, 2024

Idaho collected $130 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Idaho’s combined tax revenues up 8.8% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Gem State Wire | Mar 29, 2024

Idaho collected $2 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Idaho’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 16.2% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By Gem State Wire | Mar 27, 2024

Idaho collected $946 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Idaho’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 22.2% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Gem State Wire | Mar 26, 2024

Idaho collected $946 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 200.5% more home purchase loans in Idaho in Q4 2023

By Gem State Wire | Mar 23, 2024

There were 622 VA home purchases in Idaho in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $267.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 622 home purchase loans in Idaho in Q4 2023

By Gem State Wire | Mar 22, 2024

There were 622 VA home purchase loans issued in Idaho in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $267.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

3 basketball players from Idaho jumping for first place in women’s NCAA tournament

By Gem State Wire | Mar 20, 2024

Meridian has the most players of any city representing Idaho in the tournament.

7 basketball players from Idaho to play in NCAA men’s tournament

By Gem State Wire | Mar 19, 2024

Boise has the most players of any city representing Idaho in the tournament.

Idaho ranked eighth lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Gem State Wire | Mar 16, 2024

Idaho ranked eighth lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Catholic Vote President: The U.S. Supreme Court ‘is in need of a lot of prayer so a majority shows moral courage’ in face of transgender issues

By Gem State Wire | Mar 11, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch commented on the increasing pressure for the U.S. Supreme Court to make official decisions on public policies regarding transgenderism. Multiple states are producing cases that are rising to the Supreme Court level for appeals.

Idaho inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024

By Gem State Wire | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Idaho experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

FDA Inspection: What type of Idaho companies were under most scrutiny during February?

By Gem State Wire | Mar 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food/Cosmetics company from Idaho in February.