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In 2022, Madison County ranks 44th among Idaho counties for government transfer income per capita at $6,059

By East Idaho Times | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, Madison County stood out as the lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Idaho, with transfers making up 21.8% of total income.

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Senators introduce bill to reform energy permitting process

By East Idaho Times | Apr 14, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Bill Cassidy have introduced a new legislative proposal aimed at reforming how energy projects are challenged in court.

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Teton County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.6% in 2022

By East Idaho Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.6% of income in Teton County, providing an average of $993 per capita to residents.

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East Idaho Times area weekly mass times

By East Idaho Times | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the East Idaho Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Senators introduce REPAIR Act to streamline energy project permitting

By East Idaho Times | Apr 11, 2025

In a recent development, U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo from Idaho, alongside Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana, have introduced the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act.

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Crapo comments on nominations for commerce and treasury department positions

By East Idaho Times | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo recently addressed the nominations of William Kimmitt and Kenneth Kies at a hearing.

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Bipartisan housing bill introduced to modernize zoning and increase affordable housing

By East Idaho Times | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Lisa Blunt Rochester, John Fetterman, and Thom Tillis have introduced a new piece of legislation, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act, aimed at addressing the ongoing affordable housing crisis.

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Rep. Simpson supports bill requiring proof of citizenship for federal election voting

By East Idaho Times | Apr 10, 2025

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cast a favorable vote for H.R. 22, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, in Washington.

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Simpson backs bill to limit district judges' issuance of nationwide injunctions

By East Idaho Times | Apr 9, 2025

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has announced his support for H.R. 1526, known as the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA).

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Senate committee passes Risch bill to increase critical mineral production

By East Idaho Times | Apr 9, 2025

Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed legislation introduced by Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) aimed at enhancing the production of critical minerals.

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Jefferson County: Medicaid made up 2.9% of total income in 2022

By East Idaho Times | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $1,314 per capita to residents.

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East Idaho Times publication area sees 39 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By East Idaho Times | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the East Idaho Times publication area submitted 39 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Senators urge governors to adhere to executive order on women's sports

By East Idaho Times | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Senators Jim Risch from Idaho and Tommy Tuberville from Alabama have issued a letter urging state governors to adhere to former President Trump's Executive Order, which seeks to prevent biological men from participating in women's sports.

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Crapo discusses strategy in 2025 trade policy agenda hearing

By East Idaho Times | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo addressed the President’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda at a recent hearing.

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Religious Workforce Protection Act introduced to aid foreign religious workers in U.S

By East Idaho Times | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Jim Risch has introduced the Religious Workforce Protection Act, aimed at addressing the backlog of EB-4 applications affecting religious workers in the United States on temporary R-1 status.

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Teton County residents received $7,372 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 43rd in Idaho

By East Idaho Times | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Teton County ranked second lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Idaho, with transfers making up 11.9% of total income.

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Senator Risch calls for U.S. independence from foreign mineral sources

By East Idaho Times | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Jim Risch recently outlined approaches Congress could adopt to bolster America's critical mineral supply and align with President Trump's energy agenda.

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H-1B Insights: An employer classified under Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry file 1 petition in East Idaho Times publication area throughout 2024

By East Idaho Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located within the East Idaho Times publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Madison County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.7% of income in 2022

By East Idaho Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.7% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $1,035 per capita to residents.

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East Idaho Times area weekly mass times

By East Idaho Times | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the East Idaho Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.