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

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.

By Gem State Wire | Mar 26, 2025

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

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

By Gem State Wire | Mar 26, 2025

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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.

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Paul Franz joins Idaho Transportation Board representing Northern Idaho

By Gem State Wire | Mar 24, 2025

Idaho businessman Paul Franz has been appointed as the newest member of the Idaho Transportation Board.

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I-90 paving project starts next week with traffic impacts expected

By Gem State Wire | Mar 24, 2025

Starting next week, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin resurfacing an 8-mile section of Interstate 90.

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Idaho Transportation Department team rescues woman from car fire on I-84

By Gem State Wire | Mar 21, 2025

On March 6, a team from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) took swift action to save an elderly woman from a car fire on Interstate 84.

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Idaho Aeronautics Safety Stand Down focuses on small-plane operator best practices

By Gem State Wire | Mar 21, 2025

The Idaho Aeronautics Safety Stand Down recently gathered over 200 pilots and aviation enthusiasts at the Riverside Hotel in Garden City.

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Idaho Lottery seeks proposals from advertising agencies

By Gem State Wire | Mar 21, 2025

During a meeting held on March 20, 2025, the Idaho Lottery Commission approved the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at acquiring bids from qualified advertising and marketing agencies.

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SH-54 right of way closes ahead of highway expansion project

By Gem State Wire | Mar 20, 2025

With tree removal and utility relocation largely completed, construction is set to commence on the highway stretch from State Highway 41 to Greystone Road near Athol.

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Idaho warns of scam texts claiming fake toll fines

By Gem State Wire | Mar 18, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has issued a warning to residents about a phishing scam involving text messages that falsely claim recipients owe toll fines.

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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 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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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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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.