By Kimberlee Kruesi/Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter said he has lowered the tax burden for Idaho residents by roughly $1 billion during his 11-year tenure, and an Associated Press review shows the numbers added up. Otter announced his tax-cutting accomplishments during his annual State of the State address Monday to
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Author: Sarah Glenn
Insurance equality? States push for cost-free vasectomies
By Mary Esch/Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Call it contraception equality. Vasectomies, which are not covered under President Barack Obama’s health care law, are increasingly being included in state measures that would require insurers to provide cost-free coverage of birth control. Backers of laws and proposals in such states as Illinois, Vermont, Maryland and
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Idaho Central Credit Union headquarters prepares to double in size
By Sarah Glenn For the Journal $30 million campus expansion aims to open early 2019 CHUBBUCK – From the fourth floor window of Idaho Central Credit Union’s Chubbuck headquarters, Kent Oram looks out over acres of new construction. When the dust settles in early 2019, the credit union’s headquarters will more than double in size
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Idaho Clerk of Court Elizabeth “Libby” Smith Receives Judiciary Leadership Award
Press Release Elizabeth “Libby” Smith, clerk of court for the District of Idaho, has been named a recipient of the Director’s Award for Outstanding Leadership, the highest honor for judicial branch employees. The award was announced in December by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Ms. Smith manages a consolidated clerk’s office that
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Pocatello autobody tech receives national achievement award
Journal Staff Eldon Owens, an ASE Certified collision repair technician from Robin, Idaho, was recently honored with a national achievement award as the BodyShop Business/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year. Forty-five automotive professionals were recognized on Nov. 16 at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive
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Hadley named to prestigious Presidents Club
Press Release D.A. Davidson & Co. has named a financial advisor from the company’s Coeur d’Alene office to one of the firm’s prestigious honors clubs. The D.A. Davidson President’s Club recognizes outstanding integrity and service to clients. Named to the President’s Club was Nancy Hadley, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor. Through her practice and her
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Buckalew promoted to Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co
Press Release D.A. Davidson & Co. has announced the promotion of Aaron Buckalew of its Individual Investor Group in Idaho Falls for the quality of his work and exceptional service to clients. His new title is Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor. Employee-owned D.A. Davidson & Co. is the largest full-service investment firm headquartered in the
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Tudor voted onto international cyber security firm board of directors
Press Release Idaho-based cybersecurity professional Zachary Tudor was voted onto the international (ISC)² Board of Directors in December. Tudor will begin a three-year term on the (ISC)² Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2017. Tudor recently moved to a new position as the Deputy Associate Lab Director (ALD) for National and Homeland Security at the
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Governor Appoints Serve Idaho Commissioner
Press Release Judith Bittick of Boise has been appointed by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter as a commissioner for Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism. “Our commissioners bring a wealth of knowledge and energy to the commission as well as first-hand knowledge of the benefits and rewards of service in our communities,” said
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SBA Sets New National Small Business Lending Records
Press Release In FY16, 7(a) loan program reaches more than $24.12 billion; 504 loan total grows for third consecutive year; minority lending reaches $8.65billion WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced FY16 lending numbers in December showing record levels of small business lending through the 7(a) and 504 loan programs, as well as significant
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