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Friday, April 18, 2025

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TSA to enforce REAL ID requirements for air travel starting May 2025

On May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will enforce its new regulations requiring all airline passengers aged 18 and older to present a REAL ID-compliant identification at security checkpoints.

By Gem State Wire | Apr 15, 2025

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Idaho sees 44 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Utilities industry during 2024

In 2024, 44 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Utilities industry located in Idaho, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Gem State Wire | Apr 14, 2025

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Idaho Transportation Department organizes cleanup event for U.S. Highway 95

By Gem State Wire | Apr 14, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is inviting community members to join "Operation Clean Sweep," a two-day litter cleanup event along one of North Idaho's busiest corridors.

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Idaho begins maintenance work on Silver Valley bridges next week

By Gem State Wire | Apr 11, 2025

Work will begin next week on three Interstate 90 bridges in the Silver Valley, as part of a routine maintenance project.

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Heyburn Interchange on-ramp closure planned for Sunday night

By Gem State Wire | Apr 11, 2025

The on-ramp to westbound Interstate 84 at the Heyburn Interchange will close for repaving on Sunday night.

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Idaho sees 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry during 2024

By Gem State Wire | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 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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Idaho Transportation Department seeks public input on SH-69 plans from Kuna to Meridian

By Gem State Wire | Apr 7, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has initiated an online meeting today regarding State Highway 69, starting from Orchard Avenue in Kuna to Overland Road in Meridian.

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Mega Millions introduces new format and larger prizes starting April 5

By Gem State Wire | Apr 4, 2025

Nationwide updates are being introduced to the Mega Millions game starting this weekend.

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Construction on US-91 in Chubbuck to begin Monday, impacting traffic

By Gem State Wire | Apr 4, 2025

Beginning Monday, the Idaho Transportation Department will commence construction of a traffic island on U.S. Highway 91 at Bullock Street in Chubbuck.

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EDA awards $975,000 in grants for economic development projects in Idaho in 2023

By Gem State Wire | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued two grants totaling $975,000 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Idaho.

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I-84 nighttime closures scheduled at South Jerome Interchange through mid-April

By Gem State Wire | Apr 2, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will initiate intermittent nighttime closures on a section of Interstate 84 under the South Jerome Interchange, Exit 168.

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ITD to showcase QPL integration for highway construction materials

By Gem State Wire | Apr 2, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is set to offer training and guidance on April 8 to suppliers and other stakeholders.

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Idaho sees 21 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024

By Gem State Wire | Mar 31, 2025

In 2024, 21 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance 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 Transportation Department begins spring road maintenance across east Idaho

By Gem State Wire | Mar 29, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has commenced its spring road work across East Idaho, which is set to continue over the coming months.

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Westbound I-90 ramp access shifts as part of SH-41 project next week

By Gem State Wire | Mar 28, 2025

Next week, as part of the Interstate 90 and State Highway 41 Interchange project, the access point for the westbound I-90 on-ramp will be moved north near Central Avenue.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Idaho employers were approved during 2024?

By Gem State Wire | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 99.1% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Idaho were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Idaho’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By Gem State Wire | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 18% of income in Idaho. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Crack sealing project begins on Yellowstone Avenue in Pocatello

By Gem State Wire | Mar 25, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department has initiated crack sealing on US-91 in Pocatello.

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I-90 Cataldo exit closure set for paving ahead of April traffic shift

By Gem State Wire | Mar 25, 2025

On Monday, the Interstate 90 eastbound exit at Cataldo near milepost 40 will be closed for approximately two weeks.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Idaho employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024?

By Gem State Wire | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, 14 H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in Idaho, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.