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The other shoe dropped earlier this month when Micron announced it was acquiring the assets of an Intel partnership that ended in October for $1.5 billion. The Boise company said it would purchase Intel’s interest in the parties’ joint venture, ...

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While nobody has announced 5G mobile networks in Idaho yet, Ada County has taken a step that could bring them closer, by making it easier for mobile network providers to install the transmitters they need. The ordinance, which was passed by ...

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In response to the federal government furlough, a number of Idaho banks and credit unions are offering support to federal employees who need it, especially as the furlough hit the mid-January point where some employees no longer received paychecks. “The ...

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In an effort to improve voting security, the Secretary of State’s office recently conducted a cybersecurity simulation with Idaho voting officials statewide and is hiring a cybersecurity staffer. The training was paid for through a $3.2 million windfall the department unexpectedly ...

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In response to issues with computer services contracts, Gov. Brad Little is working with Jeff Weak, administrator of information technology services, and the purchasing department to improve procurement. As part of this, Little named Bryan Mooney — formerly vice president of ...

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The Idaho Legislature will once again consider “ban the box” legislation that is intended to make it easier for people convicted of a crime to apply for jobs. Such legislation was proposed last year, but was pulled by its sponsor, ...

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Citing concerns about a possible recession, the Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee (EORAC) voted along party lines on lower budget numbers than those proposed by Gov. Brad Little, meaning the budget he proposed will need to be cut by ...

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Boise State University’s Gaming, Interactive Media, and Mobile Technology major, popularly known as GIMM, will be graduating its first cohort of about 26 students this spring, and five of them already have jobs. In fact, one of director Anthony Ellertson’s ...

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Kuna has released a draft copy of its comprehensive plan update, available for public comment through Jan. 25. “There is a strong focus on economic development and a healthy community that includes open space, parks, pathways, recreation and entertainment opportunities,” ...

While Gov. Brad Little hasn’t announced his director of finance yet, it definitely won’t be Gavin Gee, who held the position under former Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter. Gee celebrated his retirement Jan. 11. His last day was Jan. 15. “After ...

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