By Kimberlee Kruesi/Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Greek yogurt giant Chobani filed a lawsuit Monday against right-wing radio host Alex Jones, accusing the conspiracy theorist of publishing false information about the company. Chobani says that Jones and his InfoWars website posted fabricated stories earlier this month that linked Chobani owner Hamdi Ulukaya and the
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Author: Sarah Glenn
Lawmakers urge Idaho Supreme Court to reconsider veto ruling
By Kimberlee Kruesi /Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A group of 30 lawmakers, including some legislative leaders, is urging the Idaho Supreme Court to overturn a nearly 40-year-old ruling on when the governor can veto a bill. According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, lawmakers contend that Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter violated the Idaho Constitution
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Idaho’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.5 Percent
Idaho DOL Press Release Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent in March, down one tenth of a percent from 3.6 percent in February. March marks the 78th straight month of over-the-year labor force gains. However, preliminary numbers for March show Idaho’s first labor force month-to-month decline in two years with a decrease
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Federal efforts to eradicate Idaho potato pest succeeding
By Keith Ridler/Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Progress is being made eradicating a microscopic pest that has been threatening Idaho’s $900 million potato industry the last decade, federal officials say. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said viable potato cyst nematodes can no longer be detected in three additional fields. The agency on Friday released
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Idaho’s rainy day funds bouncing back after Great Recession
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s rainy day funds have made a modest recovery after being drained during the Great Recession, but they still fall short of the financial cushion the state had built up before the economic crisis. Idaho’s reserves peaked at record levels of more than $400 million in 2006, just before the recession.
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BSU head football coach eligible for bigger bonuses
By Kimberlee Kruesi/Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State University’s head football coach Bryan Harsin, the highest paid employee on Idaho’s payroll, is eligible for bigger bonuses under a newly amended contract approved Thursday. The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously agreed to up how much Harsin can make in bonuses each year. The
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Idaho conservation group files complaint against waste pit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho conservation group has filed a complaint to several state agencies asking officials to inspect a wastewater pit used by a Nampa cheese-making plant. The Idaho Statesman (http://bit.ly/2oACewp ) reports that the Idaho Conservation League has raised concerns that Sorrento Lactalis may be violating the state’s waste-disposal and groundwater-protection regulations.
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Trade association lauds Idaho’s stance on sharing economy
By Sarah Glenn/For the Journal POCATELLO – Idaho recently relaxed it regulations on the sharing economy and business innovation watchdogs took notice. In early April, the Consumer Technology Association labeled the Gem State as one of three leading the nation in disruptive innovation. Rhode Island and Arizona were the other states recognized for championing the
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Grand Targhee resumes development plans after nine-year hiatus
By Julia Tellman Teton Valley News Staff In 2008 the Teton County, Wyoming Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved Grand Targhee Resort’s master plan outlining the future of the base area. Then the bottom fell out of the economy. Instead of throwing resources into development, Grand Targhee hunkered down and weathered the storm. Now skier
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Bar owners continue with suit against Idaho’s liquor laws
By Kimberlee Krues/Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Bar owners in southwest Idaho say they are moving forward with their lawsuit against the state despite Idaho lawmakers tweaking the same liquor laws that prompted the legal action. Idaho law currently bans serving alcohol during nude or sexually explicit live performances. However, the Legislature amended that
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