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In Idaho, 33 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Gem State Wire | Sep 30, 2024

Idaho registered 33 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

VA provides 685 home loans in Idaho totaling $287.5 million in Q2

By Gem State Wire | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 685 home loans totaling $287.5 million in Idaho during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Inflation in Idaho outpaces national average as of August 2024

By Gem State Wire | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Idaho experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

VA provides 478 home purchase loans in Idaho in Q2

By Gem State Wire | Sep 25, 2024

There were 478 VA home purchase loans issued in Idaho in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $205.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Gem State Wire | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Idaho in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $429,778, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Idaho receives $32.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Gem State Wire | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 77 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Idaho during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA home loan amount averages $419,734 in Idaho for Q2

By Gem State Wire | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Idaho during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $419,734, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Idaho weighs economic impact as Congress considers extending small business tax deduction

By Gem State Wire | Sep 16, 2024

For some, ensuring the continuation of the 20% Small Business Deduction in the tax code is seen as a matter of fairness.

Idaho's Q1 individual income tax revenue up 14.5% from previous quarter

By Gem State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $689 million in individual income tax revenue for Idaho, a 14.5% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 3.7% more home purchase loans in Idaho in Q2

By Gem State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

There were 478 VA home purchases in Idaho in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $205.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Idaho ranks 32nd in total VA home loans during Q2

By Gem State Wire | Sep 10, 2024

Idaho ranked 32nd in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 685 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Small business optimism faces challenges amid economic uncertainties

By Gem State Wire | Sep 10, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its latest Small Business Economic Trends report, also known as the Optimism Index, on September 10, 2024.

Idaho ranked 14th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Gem State Wire | Sep 7, 2024

With $419,734 in home loans issued, Idaho ranked 14th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Idaho one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Gem State Wire | Sep 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.