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August 9, 2012

Census Launches First Mobile App

If you’re hungry for raw economic statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau has launched its first mobile app. The app is available for Android users now. Apple users will have to wait a few weeks. The Census app promises info on 16 key economic indicators including; wholesale and retail trade, unemployment, construction and personal income. The […]

August 3, 2012

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

Every Friday we look back at the five most-read posts of the week. Take a look and let us know what you think! Idaho-Based Scentsy Continues To Grow, Adds NewĀ Brand Task Force Highlights Big Questions Idaho Faces On Health Care Reform It Would ā€œBe A Miracleā€ If State Meets Health Insurance Exchange Deadline Supervalu Announces […]

August 1, 2012

Idaho Education & Quality Of Life Slip In CNBC Business Ranking

Idaho jumped 18 spots in this year’s Top States for Business list compiled by CNBC.Ā  The Gem State went from 31st in 2011 to 13th in 2012.Ā  Now, Idaho is sandwiched between Iowa and Indiana. CNBC ranks states according to ten categories.Ā  Things like; the cost of doing business, education, cost of living, and business […]

July 31, 2012

Idaho’s Quarterly Economic Forecast Places Growth On Old Industries

Idaho’s chief economist predicts the state will remain in growth mode over the next few years, but the rate of that growth has been ratcheted down. The Division of Financial Management’s quarterly economic forecast, authored by chief economist Derek Santos, lays out employment and sector growth through 2015. The latest report estimates Idaho will continue […]

July 27, 2012

Essential StateImpact: Top Five Posts Of The Week

These are the five posts you clicked on, commented on, and shared the most this week.Ā  Take a look. How Funding Rural Idaho Schools Became ā€˜Not Unlike a Barn-Raisingā€™ A Weak Economy Or Inadequately Trained Workers: Whatā€™s To Blame For Joblessness? How Idaho Attracts Tourists Without Big-Budget TVĀ Ads Tallying The Effects Of Agriculture In Idahoā€™s […]

July 25, 2012

Report: Economic Insecurity On The Rise For Idaho Kids

Nearly a third of Idaho children live in households where neither parent has a secure, full-time job.Ā  Thatā€™s according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Relying on 2010 data, the Kids Count numbers show an increasing percentage of Idaho children live in households where neither parent has reliable work — 31 […]

More People Booked Hotels In Idaho Last Year

More people stayed in Idaho hotels, motels and campgrounds last year.Ā  That’s according to tax collection data provided by the Idaho State Tax Commission and Idaho Department of Commerce. The state raked in more than $7 million during the last fiscal year which ended June 30.Ā  That’s an increase of almost 7 percent over fiscal […]

July 20, 2012

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

Each week we look back at the five stories that were viewed and shared the most.Ā  According to our audience, they are the five weekly must-reads.Ā  Take a look, share the links and let us know what you think. Why One Idaho Company Is Growing Its Own Workforce Idaho Could Lose More Than 10,000 Defense-Related […]

July 17, 2012

Do Minimum Wage Requirements Add To Teen Unemployment?

A report by the conservative-leaning Idaho Freedom Foundation concludes Idaho teens have fewer job opportunities because the state’s minimum wage has increased by $2.10 since 2007. “There may well be multiple reasons why unemployment has risen so quickly among teens, but the one that cannot be overlooked is the rapid increase of the minimum wage. […]

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