Category: Economy
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April 22, 2019 - Idaho and Oregon sign Hells Canyon Complex agreement
Boise, Idaho – The States of Idaho and Oregon signed a settlement agreement last week for the Hells Canyon Complex, representing a monumental step toward Idaho Power’s reauthorization to operate three Snake River dams. The agreement represents the culmination of decades-long negotiations between Idaho, Oregon, and Idaho Power. The parties have been working since 2005 […]
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April 19, 2019 - OPINION: Idaho’s forests need us as much as we need them
By the State Board of Land Commissioners With 40 percent of Idaho covered in trees, the management of our forests affects us all. All Idahoans benefit from the clean water, abundant wildlife habitat, recreation, and wood and paper products that healthy forests provide, along with many positive economic impacts. Arbor Day is April 26, a […]
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March 25, 2019 - OPINION: Congress must approve Trump’s trade agreement with Canada and Mexico
By Governor Brad Little Our neighbors to the north and south play an integral part in Idaho’s economy. A trade agreement being considered for approval by Congress would enable Idaho businesses to continue competing in a global market and enhance their customer base in North America. Congress must ratify President Trump’s United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) […]
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January 7, 2019 - Governor Little outlines budget, policy priorities in first State of the State address
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is following through on his promises to increase teacher pay, make new investments in public education, eventually eliminate the grocery tax, and fully implement Proposition 2 related to Medicaid expansion during his first State of the State and Budget Address. Little also announced the impending creation of a new […]