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Idaho’s December unemployment rate decreases to 3.6%

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased between November and December, from 3.7% to 3.6%. December’s labor force increased by 1,628 (0.2%) people to 1,013,141 while the labor force participation rate […]

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Economic snapshot: A look at Idaho’s full-service restaurant industry

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Full-Service Restaurants have a significant impact on Idaho’s economy. In 2025, the National Restaurant Association estimated that Idaho’s Full-Service Restaurants provided $2.76 billion in direct economic output and employs more […]

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