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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry file 1 petition in Idaho throughout 2024

By Gem State Wire | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry based in Idaho submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Landslide closes U.S. Highway 95; partial reopening expected soon

By Gem State Wire | Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Highway 95 remains closed between Council and New Meadows after a landslide caused several hundred feet of the roadway shoulder to slide downhill at milepost 146.5 along the Weiser River.

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New American flags installed on Cloverdale Overpass to honor fallen airmen

By Gem State Wire | Mar 14, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has installed 32 new American flags on the Cloverdale Overpass, replacing those damaged by vandalism.

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I-84 closures scheduled at South Jerome Interchange for girder placement

By Gem State Wire | Mar 13, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department has announced the planned closure of Interstate 84 at the South Jerome Interchange (Exit 168) for two nights, March 17 and 18.

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Idaho Agriculture Day event scheduled at State Capitol

By Gem State Wire | Mar 13, 2025

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is set to host an event for Idaho Agriculture Day on March 18.

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Idaho ranks 28th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 18% in 2022

By Gem State Wire | Mar 12, 2025

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

By Gem State Wire | Mar 12, 2025

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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JBS: An obstacle to federal reform

By Rita M. Peters | Mar 11, 2025

Those who believe the Founders’ plan for a limited federal government is still the best way are pleased to see the Trump Administration cutting spending on outrageous programs and paring down the grotesquely oversized “fourth branch” of government–the bureaucracy.

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New lane construction on SH-53 in Rathdrum aims to reduce congestion

By Gem State Wire | Mar 11, 2025

Crews are set to return to Rathdrum next week to commence construction on State Highway 53 near the intersection with State Highway 41, located north of the railroad tracks.

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Cull onion disposal deadline set for March 15 in Idaho counties

By Gem State Wire | Mar 11, 2025

Boise, Idaho – The deadline for the disposal of cull onions in several counties in Idaho is set for March 15, 2023.

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Small Business Optimism Index reveals mixed signals for Idaho entrepreneurs

By Gem State Wire | Mar 11, 2025

The latest Small Business Optimism Index released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows a mixed outlook for small businesses in Idaho.

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6 H-1B petitions filed by Public Administration employers classified under the Public Administration industry in Idaho in 2024

By Gem State Wire | Mar 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Public Administration industry based in Idaho submitted six H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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U.S. Highway 95 improvement work resumes; completion expected in 2025

By Gem State Wire | Mar 10, 2025

Construction on the new segment of U.S. Highway 95 between Moscow and Thorn Creek Road is set to resume this week.

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Idaho Transportation Department announces closures for I-84 in Nampa for traffic shift

By Gem State Wire | Mar 7, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is set to close Interstate 84 near the Karcher Interchange in Nampa beginning this weekend.

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Idaho seeks consent for Japanese beetle eradication effort

By Gem State Wire | Mar 7, 2025

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is seeking consent from property owners in certain neighborhoods of Caldwell and Pocatello for a program to eradicate the invasive Japanese beetle.

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

By Gem State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

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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Caldwell's 10th Avenue closes Saturday for bridge construction

By Gem State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has announced a temporary closure of 10th Avenue in Caldwell this Saturday.

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Idaho NFIB comments on declining job creation amid rising labor costs

By Gem State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest monthly Jobs Report, highlighting a decline in job creation for February.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry file 11 petitions in Idaho throughout 2024

By Gem State Wire | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, 11 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located in Idaho, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Idaho: Residents received $3.46 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Gem State Wire | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.2% of income in Idaho, providing an average of $1,787 per capita to residents.