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Idaho Workers See Solid Wage Gains as State Ranks Third Nationally

Idaho’s workers earned notably higher paychecks over the past year, with average hourly wages climbing 4.7 percent from 2024 to...

July 23, 2026
Legislature

Idaho’s Fiscal Discipline Stands in Sharp Contrast to Washington State’s Spending Crisis

Idaho closed Fiscal Year 2026 with a substantial budget surplus, rolling approximately $250 million in cash balances into the new...

July 21, 2026
Legislature

Idaho Closes Fiscal Year 2026 in the Black, Carrying $250 Million Into New Budget Cycle

Idaho finished fiscal year 2026 with a positive cash balance, Gov. Brad Little’s office announced Friday, despite what officials described...

July 19, 2026