Government Programs

OER considers appliance rebate program a success

By Mitch Coffman
July 5th, 2011

The Idaho Office of Energy Resources (OER) managed a federally-funded appliance rebate program starting in 2010. It was similar to the “Cash for Clunkers” program in 2009, which allowed people to trade in older, less fuel efficient cars and receive up to $4,500 in tax rebates toward the purchase of a new car.  For the [...]

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Idaho slips, but remains in top 20 for business growth, development

By Mitch Coffman
June 20th, 2011

Report finds new Medicaid payment system could cost millions

By Brad Iverson-Long
March 29th, 2011

Technology protection bill for libraries sent to amending order

By Mitch Coffman
March 24th, 2011

PERSI fund doing well, but computers need replacing

By Brad Iverson-Long
February 10th, 2011

State funding, economy creating risks for foster care, child welfare

By Brad Iverson-Long
January 31st, 2011

Transportation board wants $162 million GARVEE funding

By Jay Patrick
December 14th, 2010

State-based banks among TARP dividend deadbeats

By Jay Patrick
November 13th, 2010

Otter announces creation of energy conservation studies institute (video)

By Dustin Hurst
October 27th, 2010

Higher ed science stimulus spending $24 million in Idaho; Simpson says projects not worth debt

By Jay Patrick
October 27th, 2010