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IRA energy tax credits are boosting Boise’s economy — and our …
Dec 4, 2024 · As a business owner in Boise, I value pragmatic solutions that grow our economy, create jobs and strengthen America’s energy independence. The Inflation Reduction Act’s …
It’s not just growth. Idaho is also losing residents and changing fast.
Aug 22, 2022 · To find out more about Idaho’s changing demographics, University of Idaho professor Jaap Vos looked at vehicle registration and driver’s license data for 2011 through …
Renovations to ITD’s Boise HQ will cost at least $64M – not $32M, …
Dec 19, 2024 · A new report on the Idaho Transportation Department’s former State Street headquarters in Boise estimates it would cost at least twice the amount of money the Idaho …
Idaho Legislature again introduces bill prohibiting mask mandates
Jan 21, 2025 · A new legislator dusted off an old play from the legislative playbook Tuesday by calling for the passage of a bill to prohibit government mask mandates. Even though the state …
The Idaho Legislature's work has begun. Here's how to follow the …
Streaming coverage of the Idaho Legislature is available on the Idaho in Session website.Committee agendas and reading calendars for the Idaho House of Representatives …
Changes to Idaho’s abortion bans unlikely while legislators await …
Jan 6, 2025 · 9th Circuit Court of Appeals hears Biden administration’s lawsuit. What’s next. The Supreme Court in a June ruling allowed emergency physicians in Idaho to provide abortion …
Jake Goldstein-Street, Author at Idaho Capital Sun
Jan 23, 2025 · Jake joined the Standard after working as a breaking news reporter, investigative reporter and editor at The Everett Herald. He graduated from the University of Washington, …
Idaho Republican Party says it needs help paying its rent for Boise …
Jan 17, 2025 · The Idaho Republican Party – the most dominant political force the state has ever known – says it needs help paying its rent. Officials with the Idaho Republican Party sent out …
Out-of-state campaign spending responsible for many of Idaho’s …
Dec 4, 2024 · An influx of out-of-state campaign money paid for many of the negative ads in Idaho during the 2024 elections, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane said Wednesday during the …