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September 14, 2012

Essential StateImpact: Top Five Posts Of The Week (According To You)

Here’s a look back at our five most-read stories of the week.  As always, we’d love your feedback.  Share with your friends and let us know what you think. Idaho Education Department Disputes Funding Cuts Are Near The Top In The Nation Farm Bill Delays Bring Frustration, Resignation In Idaho Schweitzer Engineering Plans To Hire 350 Any […]

Happy Birthday To Us! StateImpact Idaho Turns 1

One year ago today the StateImpact Idaho blog went live. Back then, we promised to explain what the economic recovery looks like in Idaho, how government and businesses plan for the future, and how government policy impacts growth and job creation. We’ve covered these issues in a variety of ways and will continue to explore […]

September 12, 2012

Median Household Income Drops For Fourth Straight Year In The West

For the fourth straight year, real median income in the West is down.  Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows median household income across the country fell 1.5 percent from 2010 to 2011 when adjusted for inflation. The average household took home $50,054 in 2011.  That’s more than 8 percent below median household […]

September 8, 2012

Essential StateImpact: Top Five Posts Of The Week (According To You)

Did you miss anything at our site this week? We gathered the five most-read stories and put them all in one place.  Take a look and let us know what you think. Idaho’s DNC Delegates Include State Lawmakers, Tribal Leaders, Activists Idaho Education Cuts Among Deepest In The Nation Supervalu Announces Store Closures, Idaho Spared […]

August 31, 2012

Essential StateImpact: Top Five Posts Of The Week (According To You)

Here’s a look back at the five stories getting the most comments, clicks and shares this week. Idaho Elected Officials, Multimillionaire Romney Backer VanderSloot Head To RNC Idaho Aims For Job Growth Through Gun Manufacturing Idaho Health Exchange Group Hears From Prominent Foes Of The Federal Health Care Law Micron CEO Weighs In On Company’s Market Position, […]

August 29, 2012

Idaho’s Uninsured: Rural Counties Post Highest Rates

In five Idaho counties, at least 29 percent of residents are uninsured.  In two — Clark and Owyhee — the rate tops 32 percent.  That’s much above Idaho’s state average of 20.3 percent, which is itself higher than the national average of just over 16 percent. The county-level data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s […]

August 24, 2012

Essential StateImpact: Top 5 Posts Of The Week (According To You)

Here’s a look at the five stories numbers show are this week’s must-reads.  They’re the stories getting the most clicks, comments and shares.  Don’t miss out, and let us know what you think! 18 Idaho Companies Make Inc. Magazine’s Fastest-Growing List $4 Million In Federal Transportation Money Is Coming To Idaho One Drought, Two Idaho Farmers, […]

August 17, 2012

Essential StateImpact: Top Five Posts Of The Week (According To You)

Each week we collect the five posts getting the most reads, comments and shares.  Take a look and let us know what you think! Why Exporting Lumber Takes More Than Just Shipping Containers Nampa Schools Dug A $2.8 Million Hole. Are State Budget Cuts To Blame? Should Idaho Expand Medicaid? St. Luke’s CEO Wants To Know Why […]

Idaho’s Jobless Rate Drops To Lowest Level In Three Years

Almost 20,000 more Idahoans had jobs this July compared to last. The Idaho Department of Labor reports July’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate dropped two-tenths of a percentage point from June to 7.5 percent.  That’s a three-year low, and it’s better than the national rate of 8.3 percent. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Idaho […]

August 10, 2012

Essential StateImpact: Top Five Posts Of The Week (According To You)

In case you missed anything this week, here’s our list of five must-reads.  Take a look, share it, and let us know what you think. Boise Airport Picks Up New Airline, Nonstop Flights How Traditional Japanese Homebuilding Reversed The Fortunes Of One Idaho Sawmill Supporters Of Idaho Medicaid Expansion Speak Out, But Costs Remain A […]

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