Growth, recession, the transition of Idaho’s economy, and the effects of change on Idahoans.
Here’s a look at the five posts you clicked on, commented on, and shared the most this week. Take a look and let us know what you think: A Rancher, A Logger, And Economic Fate In Rural Idaho If Idaho Opts Out Of Medicaid Expansion, Low-Income Adults Could Be In Limbo Gov. Otter Favors “Further Study” Of […]
Idaho’s fiscal year-end tax revenue report, which came out today, shows collections exceeded forecasts by $35 million or 1.4 percent. The Division of Financial Management says sales tax and corporate income tax collections were 7.2 percent higher than expected. Miscellaneous receipts exceeded its forecast by 24.2 percent. The piece of Idaho’s revenue stream that didn’t […]
Public lands, recreation, tourism and energy development contributed $1.54 billion to Idaho’s economy last year. That’s according to a report out this week from the U.S. Interior Department. The department manages 12 million acres of public land in Idaho, or nearly a quarter of the state. The agency also manages energy and mineral development on […]
Each week we look back at the five posts that you clicked on, commented on and shared the most. So, we think of it as the weekly essentials. Take a look, and let us know what you think. Idaho Democrat Questions Governor’s Mansion Funding Process Boise’s Recovery Earns Strong Marks, But There’s A Catch Supreme Court […]
Boise home values have improved by nearly five percent from their post-recession low. That’s enough of an increase that a recent Brookings Institution report ranks the city first for its house price recovery. StateImpact reported that finding early this week. The report also shows that Boise’s improved home prices are part of a broader recovery […]
Say you’re invited to a 4th of July-themed potluck, you may or may not be surprised to find China brings a big chunk of Americana to the table. The U.S. Census Bureau looks at exports and imports of goods many Americans associate with July 4. Things like fireworks, flags, hotdogs, and potato salad (this is […]
Boise earned sixth place in a recent ranking of cities’ economic recoveries, a strong finish that’s based largely on improvement in local home prices. The Brookings Institution’s Metro Monitor sizes up the turnaround in the nation’s 100 largest metro areas based on four indicators: employment, unemployment, output and house prices. It focuses on how much […]
Each week we look back at the five posts you clicked and commented on, and shared the most. Before you take off for the weekend, make sure you’re caught up on this week’s must-read StateImpact news. Companies Receive Idaho Training Grants, But Make No Long-Term Promises Was A Small Idaho Sawmill A Smart Way To […]
Each week we look back at the five stories that got the most clicks, comments and shares at StateImpact Idaho. Take a look and let us know what you think. An Entrepreneur, Stimulus Money, And An Idaho Mill Town That Wants To Rise Again Boise Airport Makes A Wishlist: DFW, IAH, ATL, CLT Report: Idaho’s Pension System […]
Idaho spent less on each public school child in 2010 than 48 other states. That’s according to a new report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On average, public school systems across the U.S. spent $10,615 per student, while Idaho spent $7,106 from 2009–2010. Idaho’s public school superintendent Tom Luna says the amount of […]
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