Commentary: Agriculture labor program addresses illegal immigration

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act will come to the House floor for a vote this week.

Increase pay for staff at rest homes

Where have all the honorable men gone?

Mexico data confirm 0.1% economic contraction in 2019

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s economy entered a technical recession and contracted 0.1% in 2019, the first year of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s six-year term, according to fourth-quarter government figures reported Tuesday that confirmed preliminary data from last month.

Coronavirus impact on state revenue may be less than feared

DOVER, Del. (AP) — New estimates show that the coronavirus epidemic’s impact on Delaware’s government coffers may not be as bad as officials initially feared.

Coronavirus impact on state revenue may be less than feared

DOVER, Del. (AP) — New estimates show that the coronavirus epidemic’s impact on Delaware’s government coffers may not be as bad as officials initially feared.

They’re not ‘dark money’ groups

As the Executive Director of the Montana Nonprofit Association, a membership association that supports more than 850 organization across the state, I’m dismayed by multiple recent incidents of political leaders and influencers casting local public charities across Montana as “dark money” groups and as organizations at the center of broader political flashpoints.

Economic development in North Idaho

As the Federal Reserve has pursued its high interest rate policies over the past eighteen months, there have been many economists predicting a recession. We have not seen any evidence of a slow-down in the five counties of North Idaho however, as in-migration, job growth, and regional GDP numbers have stayed strong. The regional economy has continued transitioning from a traditionally resource-based economy to one that is more diversified and resilient. Several factors have contributed to this economic transformation, including population growth, investment in infrastructure, diversification of industries, and strategic economic initiatives.

This Labor Day, Don’t forget the injustice of forced union dues

America’s working men and women have faced unprecedented challenges over the course of the pandemic, and on Labor Day we shouldn’t only be remembering their dedication but redoubling our efforts to protect their individual rights in the workplace.

OPINION: Who is Montana's largest socialist?

The head of the Montana Republican Party, a car salesman, has called Western District Congressional candidate Monica Tranel, who has worked in the private sector most of her life, a socialist.

Montana manufacturing bouncing back from pandemic, report says

Despite struggling with worker shortages, disrupted supply chains and increased shipping costs, Montana manufacturers fared relatively well during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic and could see a return to pre-pandemic activity this year, according to a new report released by the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center at Montana State University.

Common-sense community banks distinct from Silicon Valley speculators

The financial sector has been under intense scrutiny after the failure of two large financial institutions specializing in high-risk industries, such as cryptocurrency.

KORE Power receives $850 million loan commitment to build Arizona facility

Funding to support domestic manufacture of lithium-ion batteries

KORE Power, Inc., headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office for a loan in the principal amount of $850 million under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program‎.

Manufacturing booms in Kootenai County

Manufacturing has a gross regional product of over $800 million annually in Kootenai County, the third highest for all industries behind government and retail trade. "It is still a growing industry in our region," said Gynii Gilliam, president of the Coeur d’Alene Area Economic Development Corporation.

Solid waste meeting will cost county $17,000

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Increase pay for staff at rest homes

Where have all the honorable men gone?

Mexico data confirm 0.1% economic contraction in 2019

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s economy entered a technical recession and contracted 0.1% in 2019, the first year of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s six-year term, according to fourth-quarter government figures reported Tuesday that confirmed preliminary data from last month.

What is right about I-177?

I’ve been an avid outdoorsman for more than 40 years; a hunter, fisherman, trapper and conservationist. I am proud of the work that like-minded folks have accomplished for wildlife and wildlife habitat. But I am saddened too that today I see so many of those accomplishments beginning to crumble; to be weakened and pulled apart by a small, misguided and misinformed sector of our society.

Agriculture is growing Idaho's economy

Idaho agriculture contributes $44.5 billion to the economy and supports 1 in 9 jobs

Agriculture is growing Idaho's economy

Idaho agriculture contributes $44.5 billion to the economy and supports 1 in 9 jobs

A manufacturing boom fueled by tax code permanence